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Educational Alone Time... 6 month old

Chelsea - posted on 08/16/2012 ( 1 mom has responded )

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I am currently a fulltime Mommy and a fulltime student. I take my undergraduate classes online so that I can take care of Jack all day, but I am always worried about him being alone while I am working on schoolwork. I don't mean physically alone (I would never do that) but just being bored and so quiet. I want to find fun things for Jack to do while I am doing my schoolwork that doesn't require me a lot of interaction, but that is beneficial to his development. I really need creative ways to stimulate the little guy.

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RoMaNtiC - posted on 08/17/2012

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Honestly, educational television. I know people will frown and whine and have things to say about this, but seriously, turn on some PBS or Nick Jr, set him in a bouncer and leave it at that. I'm being blunt and it sounds mean, but I'm not trying to be. I'm just saying, It's as simple as that.

We did this for my daughter when I would need to get things done or have some me time, or what not. I would put her in her bouncer, and let her watch Sesame Street, or whatever else was on PBS. Now she's three and watches Nick Jr. episodes and Leapfrog movies off Netflix. Which have actually taught her even more about numbers and letters. I really don't know what all the gripe is about concerning television at a young age. We've done tons of things to help implement early learning with her, and these shows only help reinforce this.

I'm not saying that's ALL she does, but when it's all you can do to get things done, then why not. We also go to the park, go swimming, take walks, etc. So I'm not just turning my kid into a vegetable. Now that she's older and can play by herself, I've started "weaning" her from it. Some days she plays with her toys, others she can watch a show or two. It's about moderation when they get older, and a firm NO when they whine about it. -- Other than that, your pretty much are the sole person to give him attention, and that's not what you are looking for. I say there's no problem with letting him bounce to his hearts content while watching some educational, baby loving, television. (I know this isn't for everyone though, so that's fine. This is just the easiest way I've found, that works for us.)

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