Independent play guilt
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Nope. It's actually good for them to have independent play even at such a young age. I don't feel guilty at all. Your baby doesn't need you in their face 24/7. It's good to let them learn to entertain themselves.
totally know what you mean. i put him down, get going on a chore, then peek in on him quietly cooing, looking around, playing with his toys ☹️ but its just us projecting, they are totally fine and this is good for them lol
I feel so guilty. Sometimes I need to put him down to help my toddler with something and even though he looks totally content I see him looking over at me like, uh play with me? It truly is a great skill for them to develop and creates independence though.
I love it! She's totally content to lay and play with her toys. At this point, it's part of our routine so I can eat and do chores. And it's very healthy for them!
Don’t feel bad in fact independent play is super super super important for babies! If you don’t have a floor mirror yet you should definitely grab one because mine loves to lay in front of it on her back or on her belly
This thread is so helpful. I feel guilty sometimes. Other times I really need to get things done to feel like I can focus on mommy son playtime later. I’m going to try implementing this more in the morning while I’m eating breakfast.
Nope. I spend most of the day with her. A few minutes on her own here and there is fine. If I wait til she naps I wouldn’t have time to eat, use the toilet, pump, do dishes and laundry, brush my teeth, sleep, etc. And it’s good that she’s able to develop some independence.
No. It’s good for them to have independent play. If you’re with them 24/7 as they get older and to be a toddler they won’t want to play on their own. Like someone above said they don’t need you in their face 24/7, we deserve moments to ourselves and literally have to be away at moments to get things done. They’re really just observing the world at this point not really “playing”. I also have a toddler who i was the same way with and fortunately he does great independent play which helps a ton at times when I am with baby. They have tons of little t sensory and mirror toys you can put out for them while they’re just chilling and you’re getting your chores done!
Yes! I feel so guilty putting my bit down. He is a big mommas boy. He will play for 15/20 minutes and then want to be with me.
Absolutely not, I put mine in front of the TV and let it watch her for a bit(yes I'm that parent 🤷🏾♀️) So cousin Gracie and TT Rachel help out when I need to get stuff done.