Right ive come to realise ive been thinking about this consistently for a while so I just want to see what everyone else thinks.. since my LO was a few months old I have done everything with him, I live in a warm country and im barely ever at home because Im always out and about, hes 6.5 mo now and I dont know if ive been over doing it being out with him all the time, im worried its too much and he should be in the calm consistent environment of home and maybe I messed up the first period of his life by not prioritising making my life all based on him.
My partner thinks its all really good for him and im just worrying, for context my LO is super chill, hitting all his age appropriate milestones and really giggly and happy. So maybe i am overthinking it but I just want to know if theres a limit...
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I mean I think a balance is good. I’ve been taking my LO out since he was 3 days out and he’s so good in the car. He does amazing at stores and I just love taking him out but we also have a great routine at home and a good balance of outings

Mum guilt is gonna eat you alive hun if you let it. I’ve seen the opposite question- can being home too much affect their milestones/mental health. My baby’s like yours in that he’s chill, happy, bubbly rarely cries. He’s great in the car seat. Great in the pram (naps 2hrs while I push him around) great when eating at a cafe. Some mums stay home coz they have no funds/car/transport to get around, to leave the house some days. Or have no energy/desire. I’m feeling really blessed that I have the choice to take him out daily (and meet friends) to keep my sahm life sane and stimulating instead of being home and bored. My sons very extroverted and social too, after years of being exposed to people and kids on a daily basis. I think that’s a great thing Xx