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1stimer

Tue, Mar 08 2005, 12:31 pm

How long does the average six month baby play on the floor with toys for? My baby will play for about ten to fifteen minutes with his toys before getting bored. I think it's really good, considering a couple of months ago he would scream as soon as I put him down, but I'm just wondering if it's also objectively good? Tongue Out

ForeverYoung
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Tue, Mar 08 2005, 12:43 pm

well, my baby does 5 min max & only if I'm in the room with her.

consider yourself lucky!

1stimer

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 7:45 am

thought so!

what does ur baby do the rest of the time?

Pearl

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 7:51 am

1stimer, brilliant baby bli ayin ra!

do you have tv and video? baby's love the Baby Bach/Mozart video's - keeps them busy for 20 minutes!

ForeverYoung
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Thu, Mar 10 2005, 7:53 am

Sits in my arms, nurces or payes with me/ siblings 8)

gryp

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 8:04 am

why does a 6 month old have to do anything? theyre only 6 months old! they like to look around, hear your voice, play with a small toy, chew on their fingers, eat, sleep,... all they have to do is grow! Very Happy

1stimer

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 8:10 am

RG wrote:

why does a 6 month old have to do anything? theyre only 6 months old!

I was asking because his babysitter mentioned that he wasn't happy - so I timed him to see how long he would play on his own for. I thought it was really good but wanted to double check. Turned out he was just overtired that day.

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they like to look around, hear your voice, play with a small toy, chew on their fingers, eat, sleep,... all they have to do is grow! Very Happy

my kid like to those things too - just in a different order... eat, chew on fingers - or anything, eat, play with me, eat, play with toy, eat etc.!!! Very Happy

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gryp

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 8:13 am

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I was asking because his babysitter mentioned that he wasn't happy

that puzzles me. what would a 6 month old be unhappy about unless he's tired, hungry, hurting, or just kvetching? this was a one time thing or in general?

1stimer

Thu, Mar 10 2005, 8:26 am

That day he was overtired. When he gets overtired he is very sad and difficult to put to sleep.

I hope it was a one-time thing. Crying

1stimer

Mon, Mar 14 2005, 5:49 am

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1stimer, brilliant baby bli ayin ra!

thanks pearl, he is! Tongue Out

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