5mnth old who wants to be entertained all the time. doesnt play with toys wants me 2play with her all day?

Question

she got used to large family around constantly to entertain her,but we are moving to cairo so it'l be just me whole day. cud u recomend toy or anything to entertain her?

Answer 1

Babies are dependent on the adults in their lives for everything, and most of them know it!! If she needs you, then take care of her!! Please do *not* leave her to "cry it out" (see sources section below).

Answer 2

I would suggest continue with your normal domestic routine, whilst having the child safely nearby so she can see and hear you. Talk, sing and chat to her whilst getting on with your chores. Interact as you go along, and make a small part of the day for direct one to one play. Say, a half an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon.

Regular cuddles and contact will be made throughout the day anyway during feeding and changing.

If you ensure she is content i.e. well fed, clean and comfortable, then for the times you want your own space, she will probably sleep.

A couple of times a week, attend a mother and toddler group if available. That will give her extra socialisation with others.

At five months old, she will very soon forget what went before and adapt to the new routine. Balance is important, don't ignore the child, but at the same time, you shouldn't pander. Above all, remember, you are the one in charge. Babies and children love routine and boundaries, it makes them feel secure.

Best wishes.

Answer 3

I suggest you get her toys that are bright and loud (not too loud) that are designed specifically for her age. Continue doing what you are doing and when she wants your attention, give her some, but go back to what you are doing. My son did this and at the time it was okay but then my daughter did it, it was not ok, so I had to find things that amused her. Let her play with pots and pans or something like that that will keep her attention away from you for about oh let's say 30 seconds to 1 minute...
Just let her know you are there, it's the best you can do, mommy.

Answer 4

Babies are preprogrammed to learn and you are her primary educator. I have had 2 babies and neither of them EVER played with baby toys, despite the vast time and money spent by the manufacturers on bright colours, textures and sounds. Toys are a waste of money for this age group. She wants to learn from you talking, singing and playing with her. she will probably be more interested in the grey remote control than the Fisher Price activity centre. Its as if they know that these things are part of everyday life so they feel compelled to investigate them. Save your money in future and give her a saucepan and wooden spoon.

When she learns to crawl you'll find that she is less dependant on you and her days will be filled with exploring your household appliance and ornaments.

If you need some hands free try one of them door bouncers/activity centres or a baby swing. That might keep her happy for 10 minutes!

Answer 5

You do not need expensive toys. Just something different. Pull out anything baby safe you can find...plastic containers, use large spoons as drum sticks. Plastic cups for stacking, balls. Bring out something different every day. My baby loves when I put pillows and blankets on the floor and we rolling around and play hide and seek and peek a boo under the blankets. I never used one, because my daughter starting crawling at 6 months, but my friends love the exersaucers. Toys that make sound are good, such as a little piano, xylophone, type toys or other musical instruments. They see that they can make it make sounds and want to do it over and over.

Answer 6

I had a very clingy and demanding little boy untill I realized that letting him cry (when I was positive there was nothing wrong with him) was the best thing I could do for him and myself. Now ,he will be a year old this Friday and he can play with others and entertain himself. He is still super lovey and likes to be held but doesn't have to be attached to somebody's hip to be happy.

Answer 7

I had the same problem with my daughter, but you just have to ignore them sometimes and let them cry. You can't possibly entertain them all hours of the day and night, you would simply go mad!
Set aside some time to play during the day but when you are doing the housework or whatever put her on the floor to play with her toys and to occupy herself.

Answer 8

LOL your daughter loves your attention why would anyone accept the watered down version of toys lol! Well, my daughter's behavior was very similar in that type of behavior at that age. My suggestion is to give her the attention until she's old enough to entertain herself and move around. Then you'll be wishing it was back to the way it was. My daughter's now 11 months and she's in to EVERYTHING, she started to stand on her own at six months and was walking by 7 1/2 months it'll all pan out!

Answer 9

Trust me on this buy baby Einstein DVD's thees really work and give you a break for an hour my baby has been watching them for about 3 months she is 7 months old now and they are a real lifesaver when i need to get stuff done .
They can be expensive but you can get some cheap ones on EBAY .
Take care♥

Answer 10

Get her used to you being out of the room gradually for a minute at a time at first. She just wants your company and to feel secure and safe. My little boy hated me being out of the room and I ended up taking him all round the house with me, even to the toilet! But, on the plus side, I spent lots of time showing and telling him what I was doing and what was going on and he talked early, is incredibly interested in everything and helps hoover, cook do the washing etc and he is only 3!!
Some little people are just too interested in stuff to play! Good luck, it is probably a phase and she will grow out of it.

Answer 11

Do any of the toys include any kind of doll?

Are any of them full of activities? Something that [lays lots of different tunes might do it.

Other than that you are somehow going to have to slowly get her to do other things in between you giving her attention. If she gets bored with one thing quickly give her another. maybe you'll meet some nice Egyptian children who will play with her.