How do you manage to get chores done while having a 7month old?

My 7 month old is crawling all over the place and kinda same thing. I make yogurt popsicles and put them in those mesh things and it keeps him distracted for me to get at least a few dishes done. otherwise could you maybe block off anything dangerous and let her play around the area?

I completely feel this. My baby wants to crawl freely and hates his playpen and crib and swing anymore but sometimes i can put him in his high chair and give him teethers or toys while i do the dishes and he’ll be content long enough to get them done. Sometimes we call the dog into the kitchen to distract him some too which helps get things done for short periods 😅

I let mine roll around on the floor, in his bouncer with dragon tails on, in his high chair right next to me while I’m do whatever I’m doing. For safety reasons sometimes you can’t have them close by so I just prepare a 100% safe space that allows him all the free will, I put him in there, walk away with a monitor in hand. Fed, clean, burped, toys, snacks even, everything a child could need. He’ll survive while I spend 25-30 mins doing the laundry 🙄 it used to make me feel SOOO guilty but as long as I remember that my kid has the best life possible and the worst part of his day is just that… he’s gonna be fine 🤣

It is a challenging game that's for sure. Things I have done while trying to get kitchen work done include: opening the tuberware cupboard unloading half of it and letting the kid throw everything left onto the floor, giving her some pots and pans to play with, giving her some frozen peas to chase around the high chair, ice cubes in a bowl on the floor, and last but not least putting the baby in the second sink to help with dishes. It isn't easy and only sometimes possible to get kitchen work done at my house.

At this point I’ve just made sure the whole entire area I’m in is baby proof and just let the little guy roam as he pleases with a few toys scattered here and there

My kiddo is the same and wants to be attached to me 24/7. I ended up getting one of those XL play pens (74” x 50”) and it gives him enough space to feel like he’s not cooped up and to move around freely. So I’ll put him in it and as long as he sees me every so often he will sit there for pretty much as long as needed. It’s helped TONS with housework and getting stuff done.

It’s hard. I do everything at night.. well at least load the dishwasher, wash bottles, and sweep. It drives me insane otherwise. But my husband works nights so I can get away with doing everything at night

As long as you don't go hungry or naked I think you are doing just fine. When im staying at home all day baby is in a diaper and im wearing shorts and a comfy bra. If my husband is bothered by the state of things he has 2 hands to help. The babies are only little for a little while.