My 12 month old son is so bored at home?

Question

My 12 month old son is so bored at home . I can't play with him 24/7 as I also work from home. What do I do to keep him occupied. He has begun walking and so I've bought him a bike that he could ride on. He also has toys that he could play with, but he is not the least interested in them. Suggest some activities or toys that would engage him for a longer stretch of time.Thanks, any advise is appreciated

Answer 1

If you can't spend time with him, then try to get him into a day care or get a part time nanny who will interact with him. He needs that interaction to develop communication skills and other social skills.

You may also want to reconsider working, at least for a little while. I know the money is probably nice but the truth is women can't have both, even if you do work at home. If they have kids and a career one will always suffer due to the other. You already have the child, so maybe you need to rethink your career. He is going to need that parent bonding to develop well.

Answer 2

It is typical for a 12-month-old to need an adult's pretty constant interaction while they're playing. While it might be reasonable to expect him to play by himself with his trucks or something for 15-minute stretches here and there, he's just too young to do more than that (and even then, odds are he'll suddenly need a diaper change or trip and hurt himself or whatever, so you can't even count on that). Even in a baby-proofed room, he also needs pretty constant supervision. If you're working from home and can't interact with him, you either have to expect to get virtually nothing done work-wise (except when he naps), or else you have to hire some help or put him in part-time daycare.

Sorry, I know that's not what you were looking for. Yes, he might sit in front of the tv for a half hour if you put him there, but it really wouldn't be doing him any favors and it wouldn't help with the other hours of your workday!

Answer 3

I suggest siblings.. haha but if thats not an option right now maybe scheduling some play dates, on your less busy days. I too from home, and find my children who are not school age restless. Usually library's have a mommy and me reading, but if your little one is too small for that.. try to give him at least some quality not quantity time each day. Wheater this be reading a book, or bath time after lunch. Hopefully at 12 months he is taking a 2 hr nap daily. mine did at this age I know it helps. Maybe grandma or auntie or another relative would like to pick up little one once a week for a couple hours to give mommy a break and the little one a change of pace. Hope this helps! I have included a great site with ideas for 12 month old to 18 month olds.

Answer 4

He needs interaction. Perhaps you can cut down on your work hours. Your child is only young once. At this age he is a sponge and needs to be learning about the world around him. He should be developing his language right now. Do you have a relative that could come over and pay attention to him? Take him to the park, get down on the floor and play with him, let him watch an educational show but only for about thirty minutes a day. I have to say, you're sounding like your son is "getting in the way" of other things in your life, namely work. That's just kinda sad!

Answer 5

It is good that you want him to be able to entertain himself! My son loves blocks, drawing, and balls!! The thing about keeping them entertained is that, being so young, they have a hard time playing with one thing for long periods of time. If you work from home on a computer, think about getting him toy computer and put it next to yours so that he can "work" too! Hope this helps!

Answer 6

1 person cannot work at home and care for a child. You need a "mother's helper" or to find a 1/2 day daycare or something so he has stimulation. A 12 month old cannot entertain himself.

Answer 7

See if you can find a 1/2 day program for him to interact with other kids his age. I understand it can be difficult to work from home and take care of a child, but it is also important for his development that he interact with people and have his mind stimulated....Television, while a good diversion for a while, should never be used as a tool to occupy a child all day long.

Answer 8

I suggest you put him in daycare for a couple of hours during the day. He will get social interaction, play and not be "bored" since you're too busy to pay attention to him...

Answer 9

Someone needs to be talking to this child and interacting with him!
I'm very glad I didn't see you write "I park him in front of the TV for hours", and it really does seem like you are doing the best you can...

Maybe you need a little help.

Good luck!
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Answer 10

playdates have other new kids come over too play . and lots of different toys .