she is four months. she is the cutest thing. her name is adrianna paige fulkerson. we call her addy. she is so spoiled but i am too. i dont know how to spend time with her.
2006-11-17 15:41:08 · 15 answers · asked by Sydney D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I used to be the same way when my daughter was a newborn. Trust me, the time is going to go by SO fast and she'll be a toddler before you know it. Just enjoy each other's company-take her on walks, point things out to her ("Look, a leaf!") Read to her when she's sitting in your lap. Put her on a blanket and have a few toys that she can grab herself. Show her the water in the sink, she'll be fascinated. It's the little things that count.
2006-11-17 15:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand how you feel. I was an only child and had no clue whatsoever how to relate to a baby. The love comes natural but not the know how. Don't worry they get easier and funner as they grow. Although at this age they really are easy... it's just hard to see that the first time around.
What do you want to do? She'll enjoy just about anything as long as she is with you and you are caring for and interacting with her. Really. Don't stress it. There are lots of books on finger play and songs and the such too. Books with great ideas for interacting the first couple of years, check your local library.
Maybe it would be good if you got into a Mommy and Me class and got to interact with other moms. It would be a win-win. You can talk to other moms, interact with your child and learn games and songs hands-on from the teacher. I really took alot from them. Don't worry, really... you're probably more bored than she is at this stage. ;-)
2006-11-18 00:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by smylznkissz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes all they need is to go about your day with you. I agree with others about playing on a blanket, sing to her, take a bath with her, etc. But also consider getting a sling and just wearing her around while you go about your everyday activities. I put my son on my back now, my husband still wears him on the front. He just hangs out while I do dishes, prepare lunch, get a class of water, sew, check my email, go for a walk, shop, whatever.
He loves checking out what I'm doing. The water dispenser on the fridge, the cupboards, are all interesting to him. Being up high, and not in a stroller, he is able to see adult interaction, and watch my reaction to things. He benefits from being close to me, and I am able to get more done.
I have listed a few good websites for really cool carriers. They are not all ugly baby bjorns out there! I have an awesome silk brocade sling, and a skull and crossbones carrier. Whatever you like, you can find it in a good carrier.
Anyhow, I think you don't need to entertain your daughter 24/7. Play with her some, yes, but just include her in whatever you are doing.
2006-11-18 00:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you truly have been blessed. Your darling child will delight in having her tummy blowed on and they love to be sung to and rocked. Try toys that light up and play music. The more stimuli they have the more it encourages them to explore and use their hands, arms, and legs to express that. She should be smiling now and getting excited when you walk in the room to pick her up from a nap etc. If not right now, soon. This is a good time to practice with her sitting up and developing strong back muscles. There are a lot of things you can do. Songs that have signs to use are real good, like the istsy bitsy spider. They will relate and pat a cake, pat a cake. is another good one. We started signing with ours right away and she learned sign language for food, drink, mother, father, love etc.. before she could speak them. Try it! You wil be amazed at how these little blessing can absorb so much so young.
2006-11-17 23:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby can never be spoiled. The more time you spend with her the more secure she will be as a toddler. She will know that you love her and will be there for her. Playing games with her on the floor by counting her toes and fingers will enhance her vocabulary and she will recognize them. It is never too early to read to her. Especially the baby board books with picture of other babies. Fix up a small photo album of family .. she will love seeing the picture of people she knows.
2006-11-18 00:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by silver_angel_wolf_30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
softly sing kid songs using one of her toys as a little puppet make it dance on your knee and make believe it is kissing her. patacake patacake peekabo that sort of thing. Babies love when you fake sneeze in an exagerated way. Just talk to her in the morning as you ar getting her dressed about all the things you are both going to do that day and about how pretty she looks in her outfit. Just become a Chatty Cathy. Talk about normal things as though they were exciting and fun. I know she is young but it will pay off when you see how well her verbal skills develop. Sit where you can look out a window hopefully you have a bird feeder that you can both watch describe everything you see. My mom did that with my nephews.
2006-11-17 23:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by CAE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at that age they aren't very active yet. The reason for that is that the reality is that it takes mom a while to get to know your new baby. You are both discovering each other. Right now you are both pretty much concentrated on her survival outside the womb. You will notice her personality develop and if you love her like it seems you do you will naturally know how to respond to that. Talk to her. Sing to her. Respond to her "coo's." She is a little person and she is learning how to treat others - even now - by the example you are setting for her.
2006-11-17 23:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by Pamela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there,put her in her carry chair and talk to her, Take her rattle, and say all the cute things you say and shake the rattle, and see her response. There's not much playing you can do with a 4 Month old. Read her a story, let her hear your voice.
2006-11-18 00:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 month olds can seem boring at times, trying holding new colors up to her, sing to her and dance with her, shell like the bouncing motion. In about two months she will be a ton of fun and will do anything to entertain you.
2006-11-18 00:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just holding her and talking to her about anything that's on your mind counts. just keep your tone light. babies love to hear momma's voice and daddy's. I have been in childcare for 8 yrs. and have been an infant teacher. being four months old you can lay her on her belly and show her toys. lay her on her back and they love ceiling fans.lol. sing her songs you make up as you go along.http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bactivities/topics/0,,4rk4,00.html try this web site
2006-11-17 23:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by sweetatertoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋