Rainy day activities - 3 month old

So I’ve always been very blessed to have a baby who doesn’t cry unless she needs something, so I can always fix the problem either with nappy change/bottle etc. However she’s just gone into leap 4 and has been super fussy on the odd occasion and just cries for the fun of it. Because of this I’ve realised I’m that mum that absolutely cannot cope when she cries in public, which I know is totally normal but just don’t feel cut out on how to cope as I’m not use to it!

Anyway - because of this I’ve spent a lot of time at home recently as it feels like my safe space where I don’t have to worry about her, just leaving the house for local walks etc, but this week it’s suppose to rain all week and have no idea what to do with her! I feel like I’m failing keeping her indoors, and it’s taking a mental toll on me not going out so much.

Long story short, what activities can I do with a 3 month old, either in my home or out and about on a rainy day as I need to bite the bullet!

Sorry for being long winded, just want to be a good mum🙃😂

PFA of my gorgeous girl x

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I’m the same with the crying in public. I panic and send myself crazy because I don’t know how to cope with it all and feeling like I have eyes on me. Me and Noah go to a feeding support group every week not always for support but just for a change of scenery and then we are starting a sensory class within the coming weeks plus swimming and we go to a group on a Friday. Just see what’s going on around your area at the family hubs. For home, strongly recommend getting a first aid blanket because they love the sound and sensation. I take Noah on a tour of the house usually and just pull faces at him, do tummy time in front of a mirror and just the usual stuff.

It can be overwhelming and overstimulating! I’ve always found if I can’t get outside with her then I will try take her to baby groups - everyone is in the same boat!! It’s a change of scenery from the house too!

Our indoor activities - sensory play (water mat,light projector, textured toys etc) playmat, tummy time, contrast cards, reading,a bit of time in her sit me up, practising grabbing toys, lots of snuggles!

Outside I always try to go for walks, but rainy days play groups, visiting family at their homes etc xxx

Do you have any NCT groups locally? We do bumps and babies with nct and it's great x

I reckon your a perfect mum in your little girls eyes ❤️

Could you find some local baby groups to take her? If you’re nervous taking her out then a baby group would be a good place to start. That’s definitely somewhere you won’t be judged if baby cries as everyone is in the same situation. That might build your confidence in dealing with her in public situations.

I get anxious about the crying, too. I think because it's ramped up into a screech. She's like a banshee sometimes! I always think people must be thinking that I don't know how to look after my baby. But I realise that's totally my inner saboteur (heart me if you get the RuPaul reference).

I'm going to a group that basically teaches you play ideas. It has really inspired me. I'd be happy to send them all to you if you'd like me to. I've been getting really cheap things off amazon - honestly, the £1 foil blanket has been such a hit 😅 I've never seen her so enthusiastic than when she's been rolling around in that! I've also got some colourful craft feathers that I drop from above her when she's on her back and blow around in front of when she's on her front. We made a shaker with rice and spice jar. She loves black and white pictures of babies. She also loves peekaboo, singing, massage. The wonder weeks app actually has some good ideas for play, too. I could send you screenshots xx

I’ll keep an eye out on this post and my bubba is coming upto 3 months and I live in Basingstoke too so need ideas x

hey can you send me the play ideas please xx

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Is it bad of me to think this or no?

My husband has been abroad for work (1 day and exploring for 1 day) for 2 and a half days which means I’ve had both kids (1 year and 4 year old) for 2 and a half days plus cooking, cleaning, taking them to clubs, bedtimes!
He came home late afternoon and said I’m so tired, I just need to chill. I said can you wash up whilst I sort kids dinner out, he said he’ll do it later which means he won’t do it and I’ll end up doing it so I said no do it now please otherwise I’ll end up doing it and he said well you have been home and I’ve been away so you’ve just been relaxing.
Don’t know what planet he is on but having the kids alone for 2.5 days is not relaxing. I was stressed!

When he was away, I did miss him and wanted him to come back but now he’s back, I want him to go away again😂
Is that bad?

Really bothered by this

A friend posted this and it really bothers me because that is exactly how she parents her kid, and it's rather unfortunate because when our kids hang out together, her kid has a meltdown at least 5x within an hour. We have know them for years and it's only gotten worse. My kids will concede to hers, because they don't want to see their friend crying, but it sucks because they give up so much of their toys and enjoyment to keep the peace. We aren't hanging out as much anymore but it's rather sad to think she doesn't intervene more in her child tantrums and just let's it slide

Is this normal

Let’s say you’re at a softplay with your 2 year old, and some friends & their toddlers.
You buy your 2 year old a kids meal - chicken nuggets, beans, and chips. They’re very happy with it and have almost eaten it all.
They’re sat at the table, fork in hand, consistently eating, and have one chicken nugget left.
Your adult friend comes over from behind you, picks up the last chicken nugget, and eats it.
There was no indication that your child wasn’t going to eat it, and they didn’t ask. They just took it with no warning and ate it right in front of you and your toddler.
How you reacting?

Are these men ok?

I get so sad seeing all the posts on here daily about women dealing with partners who are treating them horribly. I know it seems over represented because those of us with great partners don’t need to write posts asking for help, but I really hope most of us don’t have these kinds of men in our lives!

I tell my husband about these posts I see sometimes and he’s even shocked by some of the things these guys say/do.

Nobody’s perfect, and every relationship takes work. And becoming parents is a stress test unlike any other for sure, but seeing how many women get stuck in these relationships with men who aren’t interested in being better is so so sad😞

But is/was your partner helpful, loving, and supportive during your pregnancy/PP/etc? Was he a wonderful person but changed for the worst after becoming a parent? Has he put effort into becoming the partner you need him to be, even if he struggles?

Pouches

I’m not one of those mums who stand in the kitchen making every meal from scratch and batches of healthy snacks as I simply do not have time with other children and soon back to a full time job, but I do try give my weaning baby part of what we eat at meal times and will throw something healthy together if what we eat isn’t suitable. However, I do have some pouches in for convenience or a last resort. I’ve only used these a few times in the space of two months but she absolutely LOVES them. She will scream for more, get excited when she sees the pouch and will literally eat the whole thing. She’s underweight so this is massive for me seeing her eat so well, but the guilt is getting to me a bit! Anybody else like a little pouch every now and then and can make me feel a little better about giving her them😅

Feeling like I’m failing

Hey guys, I need some advice or some positivity here!
My daughter is 5 months next week and she has her first tooth coming through! Yay! But for the past month or so she has become so wary of family whenever I go to visit! She screams, won’t settle, cries the whole time. I went for my birthday to celebrate and I had to leave because she just would cry looking at anyone :( it’s so hard because she used to be so good with anyone!

Will this change or is this just the way she is? I try to see them as often as I can, and my MIL is looking after her in two weeks overnight and part of a day and I’m petrified of what’s going to happen, that she’s going to scream. My poor MiL 😭. I’m a very calm and collected person and I don’t get worked up when she does react this way… I just feel so sad and down that I can’t be with family and that my poor girl is scared. I give her so many cuddles, milk, toys, going to a quiet room, but she just doesn’t settle 😭

Please someone say this is a phase and there is light at the end of the tunnel ?!!

With the weather getting nicer I just feel we are going to miss out on so many lovely family memories