Ideas to keep an restless 4 month old amused please.?

Question

Got a swinging chair, an activity mat and toys that light up but she gets bored too quickly. Very easily agitated (me as well!!)

Answer 1

have you tried a baby gym, where they lie under the gym and the toys are suspended over them. At some point though they like to sit at the gym rather than lie under it...they can reach out and play with toys. I would also try leaving her a little bit longer, could be that you are reacting to her boredom (we all do it) and picking her up when you think she has had enough....if you perhaps leave her a little bit longer, she might get over her boredom and go back to her toys.

make sure she can see or at least hear you when she is playing..that is really important. If you are going around the house, take her from room to room with you, keep her involved by talking, singing etc...she needs to know you are there.

This is all just advice that I got with my youngest who was very restless. It took a bit of work and a lot of time and patience on my part but it did eventually work....this is not forever...good luck:)

Answer 2

How about carrying her in a baby carrier while you do all of the chores? Be careful when cooking or using chemical cleaners though. Babies are generally happy watching you or being involved with what you do.

My son was very irritable from around 2 weeks until 6 months, and this is what I did with him, which calmed him down.

Try not to offer your baby too many toys, as she will get bored, try rotating toys so she has "new" things to play with each week.

Your baby is picking up on your own agitation, so you should also try to relax. Why not take her swimming or out for a walk, where you both can relax and enjoy each other.

Answer 3

Break your day into smaller pieces and try to stick to a schedule. For example: 7:30 am wake up- breakfast, dress for the day, make bed. 8:15 -9:00 House chores (feed pets, carry laundry to laundry room, empty trash) 9:00 to 10:30 outside play (or during ugly weather physical play in garage or more physical games such as throwing blocks into a laundry hamper set at different distances) 10:30 - 11:30 Table activities (coloring, painting, play-doh, cut and paste, building with legos, sticker games) and clean up. 11:30 1/2 hour of a movie or tv while lunch is prepared 12:00 lunch and help clean up 1:00 nap or rest time 2:30 - 3:00 reading time 3:00 - 4:30 Outside play or inside games or creative play (dress up and act out stories) 4:30 clean up and put away toys. Help set the table for dinner 4:45 - 5:30 or so TV or part of a movie while dinner is prepared (unless there is something he can help with) Supper Help clean up Bathtime, allow time for play in the water. Story before bed, and lights out. Now that you have a basic schedule, you can decide what to leave out on days there is something special to do, or how to change it to allow for something like T-ball or play dates. Try to keep eating and resting times the same and the rest you can manipulate. He will be happier if he knows what to expect and he doesn't get over tired.

Answer 4

Oh please she is 4 months old she doesn't need to be entertained. She is agitated because you are overstimulating her. At 4 months her hands are entertaining enough. Leave all the toys for when she is older. Try taking her for a walk. Put her in the window to watch the leaves blow in the trees. Stop over stimulating her and she will be a happier baby and one that when older will be able to entertain herself

Answer 5

BEST QUESTION YET - I have two 4 month's old - they smile, they do raspberries, they giggle - but then what????? I just sit on the floor reading and singing and knowing if anyone looks in my window or can overhear how much I talk out loud to two cutie pies that only do raspberries they would lock me away!!! They will watch cartoons (which I swore I would never do!) and that satisfies them for awhile while I get dressed for work or whatever. I can't wait for them to say or do something I can jump on and we can all enjoy!! Just know I feel your pain!

Answer 6

I've got a son that turned 7 months (go me!).

We used the door jumpy even though he hadn't figured out he can jump in it at the time.

We also carried him around in a chest carrier - he loved it, but it can get sore on the back.

We also got him a mobile chair ($30) and he tried to move, but couldn't yet, and sat him in the kitchen door way looking outside. 30 minutes of freedom.

Answer 7

i to have a 4 month old.the best thing i ever bought,which was just 2 weeks ago,around we go..by brite start.i stumbled upon it at toys r us.it's about $100.totally worth it!!!how much would u pay to keep your insanity.lol!!!its an excersaucer w a seat on the outside of the activities instead of in the inside,where they can only go in circles.the seat on the outside lets them walk around in a circle and play w the diff toys.my son obv doesn't walk or anything but i put him in front of the piano section and he loves to pound away at the keys.theres lots to do on this thing and plus it allows me to get some things done!!!!!

Answer 8

I am with Angel on this one..a Jolly Jumper, a bouncer that attaches to the top of your door frame..it has a spring and a girdle that you tie the baby into. All three of my kids lived in the thing and loved it.

Answer 9

I have a great set of Baby Enstein videos that are soothing and help entertain your child with music and lights and interesting sounds. They are great..but a bit boring for mom!

Answer 10

All good answers here and I agree with all of them...
I made the mistake with my first of not giving her time out from ME, and always thinking I had to keep her entertained. Sometimes they need their own space - even at that age - don't be in their face, so to speak, 24/7. They need quiet time too.
Best of luck. It does get better. Only to change again.........
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