@Rena I have an activity center and she only likes to be in there for like 5 minutes then wants me to take her out 🤦♀️
I got a play pen that's pretty big and try and leave my 9mo old in there with all baby safe toys making sure my toddler doesn't drop anything small/choking hazard into it. This way the baby can crawl around, I put an activity table in it and a pottery barn anywhere chair so he can stand and climb and play and chew on whatever is in there
This isn't the exact one I have but it's like this https://www.amazon.com/Playpen-playpen-Toddlers-Portable-Anti-Slip/dp/B09JCG2YRW
I second @Lori we have a playpen and I usually put my lo in for independent play and will work on my projects or sometimes when she’s napping or a bit when she goes to bed. I usually don’t get to spend a lot of time but I can get a good amount done in 30min or so
Do you have a jumper or bouncer she can play in while you get some stuff done? That way she is still in your sight but she is distracted with her own stuff?