Questions for SAHM
Are you guys genuinely giving your baby your undivided attention all day?? My baby is fine with independent play on his mat so often times I let him just play (obviously I’m nearby paying attention) but if he’s not crying I just let him be. I use this time to clean whatever room I’m in or just relax for a second. Is that bad?? For 5 months he’s where he should be milestone wise I think. Rolling both ways, rocking back and forth getting ready to crawl, sits up mostly unsupported.. I just feel guilty like should I be playing with him all day?? Or is independent play a good skill to have?? And yes I do play with him, and if he’s crying I pick him up and comfort him and play with him in my lap.
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As a SAHM to toddlers and children you just can't. But even on maternity leave with a baby, your baby can still enjoy independently looking at and exploring the wonders of their environment through sound, touch and smell etc. There is no need to put on a circus!
I do give my baby my attention 98% of the time
Honeslty it’s not possible to give them attention constantly, other things have to happen, and sometimes you just have to breathe and sit down. Anyone who says otherwise is pushing themselves too far in my opinion. Independent play and laying down on the sofa for 5 minutes isn’t gonna hurt them.
Even if you had the time and energy to devote 100% to engaging with your baby, independent play is still encouraged to develop the mind and foster the ability to focus. So you’re doing good!
Definitely good to let them engage in independent play. It’s how they learn on their own and can try to focus. Sometimes I think I can be overwhelming to my kids and they need me to leave them alone. I love watching my 19month old playing pretend or figuring things out on her own. Sometimes instead of cleaning I just silently watch her. And same for my son. I leave him on the play mat while I do dishes or laundry he smiles and engages himself. The mirror I have set up in front of him and hanging toys for him to grab and safely put in his mouth.
Let you little one just be, it’s good for them and for you ❤️
You’re doing great!
Independent play is extremely important. My children are super clingy as they never did well playing by themselves. You are doing an amazing job and juggling your child and making sure you have time for you too
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Are you guys genuinely giving your baby your undivided attention all day?? My baby is fine with independent play on his mat so often times I let him just play (obviously I’m nearby paying attention) but if he’s not crying I just let him be. I use this time to clean whatever room I’m in or just relax for a second. Is that bad?? For 5 months he’s where he should be milestone wise I think. Rolling both ways, rocking back and forth getting ready to crawl, sits up mostly unsupported.. I just feel guilty like should I be playing with him all day?? Or is independent play a good skill to have?? And yes I do play with him, and if he’s crying I pick him up and comfort him and play with him in my lap.
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