This is something I overthink massively and I don’t know what to gauge as normal. When I say alone I mean in a bouncer, in their cot/basket, on play mat ( not including sleep) and you not interacting with them
I have a 11 week old, and a 5 yo. I try and do short periods of tummy time, I EBF so we do have lots of cuddles and face to face play/singing. She naps on me a fair bit too. Currently she’s sucking her hands happy as Larry in her bouncer, she’s been in it for about 10 mins. I just feel guilty! I’d say she spends 3-4 hours a day, in no more than 15-20 min periods in her bouncer or play mat so I can clean, see to other child and relax while she’s awake. I will talk/sing to her/give her a kiss, I won’t ignore her completely. She also spends some time in her cot so I can get dressed, get stuff done etc. sometimes it’s a lot less, sometimes it’s a bit more, just depends on the day and what I need to do.
what is too long/too much? Am I over thinking it? What does your day look like with a young baby??