Ms Rachel ??

How many of you are putting ms Rachel on??? I’ve just introduced it to my 8 month old and it’s like sorcery. I feel so guilty putting it on because LO don’t take his eyes off the screen, but it’s the only way I’m getting 20/30 minutes during Velcro baby stage. I’ll put it on twice a day for up to 30 mins at a time, the rest of the time we’re out the house, playing with toys or he’s with me doing jobs around the house. Should I even feel guilty?😩

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I used to feel guilty at first, but sometimes we need it for our own sanity too. I normally put it on for him when I need to do things like getting ready, doing the washing etc. it also saved me when he had his bad reflux/colic days when he was much younger it was the only thing that would keep him calm.

I really like Ms Apple. I don't think it's terrible, sounds like you are doing amazing honestly! You need your sanity and you will provide much better care and the quality of time you spend with him will be that much better that I think it balances it out

I prefer ms apple as well. Not as overstimulating, doesn’t use American Sign Language and obviously has an English accent.

We use her for nappy changes and sometimes in the car but that’s it… and no I don’t feel guilty at all 😂

Mine is 11 months and I have just recently put it on. When he was younger, I would put the dancing fruits, but have now stop putting it on.

I see it as, 20 minutes here and there so you can do something basic for yourself like eat/drink/shower etc, you will be so much more present in the time you’re with them playing and happier as you’ve have time.

You can not give properly to your LO if your basic needs are not met!

Ms apple is better xx

I let my girl watch it for half an hour in the mornings is I want to snooze 😭 or if I want to clean up x

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