Suggestions to entertain a baby? - Page 2

Magrus · #16 (**permalink**) 03-15-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frogus23

At three months I definately recall being entertained by the audible suffering of others.

I tortured my father as a baby. He dropped me on my head once trying to juggle a Labbat's and me. We called it even while he was drunk and admitted to this one night a few years ago.

Macleod1701 · #17 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 03:51 AM

How to keep it entertained.....hmmm......stick it in the microwave for a minute then bung it in the freezer for four hours! Remove and beat with a meat tenderiser then attach rope and whirl it round your head.
It'd entertain me!

Adahn · #18 (**permalink**) 03-16-2005, 04:25 AM

Ok that's just sick dude. I don't know, I suppose I'd entertain her the same way I do myself. Put her infront of the TV.

jopperm2 · #19 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 11:56 AM

Take her to the mall. Babies like malls, lots going on. The park is better, but this time of year, that's impossible for you.

Brynn · #20 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Macleod1701

How to keep it entertained.....hmmm......stick it in the microwave for a minute then bung it in the freezer for four hours! Remove and beat with a meat tenderiser then attach rope and whirl it round your head.
It'd entertain me!

You and Oozit are not the same lately... What happened to you two?

Magrus · #21 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brynn

You and Oozit are not the same lately... What happened to you two?

They've been dealing with extreme sexual frustration, unable to be together for Oozit is too young yet. Until the time comes, we will suffer their frustrated outbursts until they can express their undying affection for each other. Young Oozit seems to be confused by these feelings and attempting to hide by acting out with you as well. Take cover for your own safety.

Luis Antonio · #22 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 02:36 PM

Magrus, please, keep a safe distance. Three kilometers at least.

Magrus · #23 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis Antonio

Magrus, please, keep a safe distance. Three kilometers at least.

Most definately, the boy was all over me a few weeks back. Luckily, he's onto Brynn lately.

winter rose · #24 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 02:46 PM

Magrus --- Well a three month old is hardly going to be interested in toys or the mall.

They do love watching tv though, so if she happens to be moody the tv will keep her entertained. However they love to be talked to. So you will have to try your hand at baby talk!

She'll be sleeping most of the time. So you wont have to try too hard to keep her entertained!

Magrus · #25 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by winter rose

Magrus --- Well a three month old is hardly going to be interested in toys or the mall.

They do love watching tv though, so if she happens to be moody the tv will keep her entertained. However they love to be talked to. So you will have to try your hand at baby talk!

She'll be sleeping most of the time. So you wont have to try too hard to keep her entertained!

She doesn't sleep for me, she likes to pull my hair and gnaw on my fingers instead of sleeping. She's currently teething, way too early and miserable. She's completely adorable but doesn't want to stop crying most of the time. Luckily I have a 3 day weekend before I watch her again. I need sleep and babies aren't good for sleeping habits.

She does love my singing though. Especially Steve Miller Band and Hed P.E. of all things.

Yshania · #26 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 04:45 PM

Babies that age are much more interested in the human face, expression and interaction, than anything else. We are gregarious creatures by birth, and instinctively seek to socialise. Her favourite game will be you

At this age she might be just getting to the stage of reaching for a toy, but holding and playing with a toy deliberately takes a little more effort and finer motor control which she won't have developed completely for some time yet - they use their hands as a fist at this age, so it is easier to bat out at something, and therefore a selection of shiny or bright coloured objects hanging just at fingertip reach will buy you a moment of peace. They may appear to like the tv, but it is only for the colour and sound, not content, and their attention span is not very long. Toys and tv might buy you enough time to make a cup of tea, or go to the bathroom, then you are expected to take place of the toy.

Re the teething. A baby's teeth move around in the gum for some time before they are actually cutting, it is debated as to whether this causes discomfort or not. My own opinion is that they are just getting to the knowing stage, so their grumpiness can also be a demand for attention, and instinctively every child will put things in their mouth (teething or not) it is how they explore texture, size, shape and taste. Their gums are more sensitive than their fingertips at this age and their little minds are more advanced than we often give them credit for, and they will continue to surprise (and sometimes even humble you lol!) by your underestimation of their knowledge, and search for understanding. It is relentless, until their teenage years

Try laying her on her back on your lap and pull faces at her. Watch her try to copy you and raise her eyebrows, blink, and stick out her tongue. It is quite amusing! At this age, she is also ready to engage in "conversation" She will coo at you, looking at you intently, and when she pauses she is waiting for you to respond. You should also pause and give her time to respond to you. Once you lose the eye contact, she has had enough.

Bear in mind, though, a baby will grizzle if over-stimulated too. We all need some quiet time, and soft music (even better, you singing or reading) will relax her

Magrus · #27 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 04:51 PM

She happens to be in quite a bit of pain with her gums lately, she screams bloody murder half the time when I try feeding her from the nipple on the bottle touching them unfortunately. I'd hate to think she'll be like this for some time until her teeth actually do come through.

The girl is postively amazing to me. Far more advanced at her age than my little sister or brother. She mimics her mommy and says "I love you" back to her now, and I got her to grab onto a marker and hold it a few times yesterday. I was shocked at that, I'm hoping soon she'll be able to hold her bottle so I can do other things while she eats.

I hate to just put her in front of the tv, it's not all the conducive to mental stimulation for children. She does happen to love just watching me make funny faces at her and talk to her though.

jopperm2 · #28 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Also, TV isn't as bad as it sounds for children if it is in moderation and is appropriate programming. Try Baby Einstein videos, but make sure you have the proper age range. THey are carefully designed to have the sounds and images that babies need to see. *sigh* I miss my daughter being that age. We may be having another though.

Magrus · #29 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jopperm2

Also, TV isn't as bad as it sounds for children if it is in moderation and is appropriate programming. Try Baby Einstein videos, but make sure you have the proper age range. THey are carefully designed to have the sounds and images that babies need to see. *sigh* I miss my daughter being that age. We may be having another though.

You should practice having another. It's far more fun, less stress and far less expensive.

jopperm2 · #30 (**permalink**) 03-18-2005, 05:08 PM

Trust me, trying to have another is incentive for LOTS of practice. So much practice you are almost relieved by the lack of practice after you succeed.