I am a stay at home mom with a baby who is almost 3 months and am wondering if anyone has some fun, stimulating indoor activities we can do. It is not warm enough here to go outside to play yet.
I have a playmat with toys that hang down and I read to him, I have a book of colors I show him, I also have some rattles. I do tummy time with him but he only likes it for a little while. What else can I do that would be fun and stimulating for him at the same time?
2008-03-28T10:22:59Z
I am also going to start a gymboree class with him in a week but that will only be once a week.
2008-03-28T10:50:05Z
Older than I Feel - That's funny because I just put him in his swing and have a jazz station on and he seems content.
Older Than I Feel2008-03-28T10:31:08Z
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Not all babies are like this, so it's just a suggestion...
Our three-month old LOVES to lay in his swing and listen to light classical music. The soundtrack to the new Kiera Knightly Pride and Predjudice is his favorite. He also likes to be carried around in the baby pack and just watch what we do.
Tummy time is not much fun, but definitly necessary at this point. He'll enjoy it more as he gets older. Peekaboo, where's baby (cover his face with a blanket and talk to him, and then pull it off so he can see you), and simple activities involving faces, voices, and sounds are all good for him. Simple, but tried and true.
First of all, I think you made a good decision to stay at home w. your child. It's really great to see that there are parents willing to devote actual time to their children. So many parents prefer to spend all their time working, and children have no proper mentor/authority because of it.
Secondly, don't forget yourself in the process! Although babies require a large amount of time, you should not let your social life fall apart because of it.
You could try taking him outside if you wrap him up very warmly--go on a short trip somewhere, maybe. Or play peekaboo, perhaps? Good luck!
You might also get a large unbreakable mirror for him to look in--most babies love mirrors. You may also try to do some baby sign language with him. I started with my kids from birth and by 9 months we communicated clearly (most of the time) without frustration. My kids were able to tell me if they wanted a bottle of milk, a drink, something to eat, play, sleep, etc. You can pick up a book at pretty much any book store or at Babies 'R' Us. Have fun!
my son loved sitting on my lap and playing horsey. I'd have him face me, and hold his hands or behind his back, and gently bounce my legs up and down while I sang him a song (Yankee doodle or something) He always got a kick out of that. Maybe try getting down on his level when he's having tummy time, that might make him enjoy it a little more. Good Luck!