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What do you do with your 6 month old all day?

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VacantlyPretty · 01/05/2008 20:28

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GrinningSoul · 01/05/2008 20:32

oh no don't worry. i went through just this phase....it's a weirdly empty time with a first child as you don't necessarily have other kids around you every day. just get out and about doing what you enjoy, see people, chat to him while you're doing stuff, gradually visit a few playgroups if you feel like it, but don't stress. You'll look back in a year or two (seems an eternity possibly...) and laugh.

whomovedmychocolate · 01/05/2008 20:35

I wouldn't worry if I were you. Talking to him, spending time, all that is excellent.

A lot of parenting is bloody boring particularly before they get to about nine months because they don't really react that openly to things so you don't know whether what you are doing is right. However it will pay dividends later on when he gets a bit older. He'll start copying and reacting to things he's learned from you and it's wonderful.

In terms of not being into toys, my daughter who is now 18 months is in love with a feather duster and a box and has ignored all manner of whizzy things we've bought her - don't worry about it. They are all like that

fruitymum · 01/05/2008 20:35

sounds like you're doing all the right stuff - just enjoy him - that stage goes in in a flash ime. Chill !

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MaeWest · 01/05/2008 20:36

Erm, sounds like the kind of thing I did when DS was that age. They don't really 'play' as such...

Going out is good - are there any baby groups round you. We had one organised by the community nursery nurses that was just for under-ones, better than toddler group as less likelihood of your baby being trampled . Other than that, we went out to friends houses. Tried a music group but not that bothered for the money. Swimming is quite good tho, and makes them sleep well afterwards.

The other thing I did at about 6 months was to start a thread in meet-ups to meet local MNers - as I didn't know that many mums locally... HTH

wonderstuff · 01/05/2008 20:37

Mine is 6 months too, and when we do 'activities' currently swimming and baby massage, she comes home shattered, slept most of the day after swimming yesterday, I do these things for me, she really doesn't need to be this stimulated, just watching you, looking at the world, its alot for a baby really, mine sleeps much better at night after a day at home. My point is don't worry, you are giving him everything he needs

meep · 01/05/2008 20:37

from the pics of your ds on your profile it looks as if you are doing just fine!! What a lovely smiley wee man he is!

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VacantlyPretty · 01/05/2008 20:37

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MaeWest · 01/05/2008 20:38

x-posted with loads of people there

whomovedmychoc - DS is now 21 months and a dab hand at 'helping' with the housework.

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VacantlyPretty · 01/05/2008 20:39

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kaos73 · 01/05/2008 20:42

I have a 6 month old too. We sound like we have very similar days . It really doesn't sound like you're letting him down.
I think as long as we spend time playing, interacting, talking, singing etc then it's also good that they have some time to play and discover on their own for a little while (but what do I know!).

Someone said to me on Monday she spends 5 mins at the same time each day trying to make her baby laugh. I thought that sounded lovely.

It is hard work though. I find baby groups can be good for getting ideas and also my DG is really starting to pay attention to other babies. Have you any local groups that you go to? Anyway, he sounds like a v happy 6 month old so well done you!

wonderstuff · 01/05/2008 20:46

I was also worried about logistics, but was fine, our local pool has a little pool with steps down into the water so nice and easy to get in, took 20 mins to get us both dressed afterwards though! She was so hungry ended up dressing her then bfing whilst I was naked in changing room, couldn't bear the screaming any longer, lucky they keep the changing rooms warm

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VacantlyPretty · 01/05/2008 20:59

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ThinWhiteDuchess · 01/05/2008 21:36

VP, sounds like you are doing great to me. It can be tough finding enough things to do, especially if it is just the two of you for most of the day, but I always think that if I can get my DD (and me!) out at least once a day, even if it is just to the supermarket or for a walk, we're doing fine.

DD is 8 mo and we now do 2 pre-paid groups a week (pre-paid as I think I will definitely get us there each week!). We doing swimming and also something called Baby College, which is great (pretty much signing & singing). These two activities encourage us both to get out of the house, meet new people and have fun! There are other Mums & Tots groups around locally, which we dip in & out of.

Your DS looks an absolute cutie and a very happy little boy indeed!

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