Activity Ideas

My little one has just turned 6mo and I am struggling with keeping her entertained when at home. Out and about she watches everything and babbles away but at home any activity (unless it involves putting toys in her mouth and gnawing on them) seems to bore her after a few mins. Tummy time is a particular nightmare as she just seems to be frustrated that she can't move anywhere on her own. Any ideas for toys or things I can do with her to make her days at home more stimulating would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, I have the same problem, tummy time has always been a nightmare with my son what I do is try different types of tummy positions like flying or having him on my stomach whilst I lay down. I have got to the point the only way he stays on his tummy is if he gets a massage try those? Or maybe put a toy or something in front whilst doing tummy time. It’s frustrating believe me but if I’m not wrong they all hate tummy time.

Laying her on her back with a baby mobile overhead, side lying with colorful soft books or toys in front of her. Bouncer chair for a few minutes with some teething toys in hand. If you have any that play music and are colorful they’re really entertaining for them. I know you mentioned she dislikes tummy time but keep practicing little by little daily. With time she’ll get stronger and eventually enjoy it.

I put this on the bouncer and it keeps him entertained. https://a.co/d/antfs98

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With my first and friends baby I made a sensory type board, so it had zip lock bags of different sized sellotaped down onto cardboard and each has different things in like water, hair gel, shaving foam etc,

My baby is exactly the same. I think she’s getting bored being stuck on her back. She can roll but then gets stuck and hates being on her tummy I got the vtech crawl and learn ball off vinted and she’s loving that. Keeps her on her front for longer (not ages though) and she plays with it on her side too. Then I have the mamas and papas snug seat with play table. Found if she’s doing her I’m bored groan that can quickly turn things around. She didn’t love it at first but now really likes it! I’ve tried being creative with sent stuff but she just looks at me like wtf is this 😂. Rotating her toys has worked recently now too!

Toy rotation works well. I give my LO random objects to mouth like the wooden spoon, the spatula, the whisk 🤣 he sits in his highchair and looks at them and mouths them. Going outside and looking at leaves/grass/birds. I lie on my back with baby and read them books although they aren't always keen on this, sing nursery rhymes on Spotify to him and dance around, but yeah my little boy has been like this since around 4 months and it's really tiring! Have a look at play_at_home_mummy she has good ideas for sensory play on Instagram z

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