Things to do with 8 month baby

mummy2aimee

Hi, I am looking for ideas of things I can do with an 8 month baby both in the house or places to go? I am finding she is getting bored quite easy now.

pukkamum

Have you tried any toddler or mum and baby groups near you? I know they can be slightly intimidating at first but once you get to know other mums it is great. I was given a great piece of advice once about talking to new people and it is this, always ask them about themselves and their lives it will mean the conversation will flow easily and they are more likely then to ask you about your life. I always find the how old is your baby/child is a good one and saying how cute/ well behaved clever etc baby is will always make other mums warm to you.

CB1979_2

dangle her over a balcony

if it's good enough for Jacko, then it's good enough for you! lol

ps sorry i haven't anything constructive to say

pps surely a park/farm with animals, etc

mummy2aimee

Thanks, yeah I go to a mother and baby group once a week but it is closed over the summer holidays. Trying to get out for walks and going to soft play centres. Try and take her swimming too and been to animal park a few times.

misty

Your health visitor might have a list of places that are open all year round.

chunkychocky

What about trying baby signing? It really helps to prevent frustrations as they get a bit bigger as they are able to communicate more easily, and you'll both have fun learning. This is a good website for ideas.

http://www.chelltune.co.uk/

Counting_Pennies_2

Contact your local council, or library, there should be a childrens information service they can recommend to you. Some call it by that very name, the one in Reading is called that and lists all the activities in the local area, a great way to find new things to do.

inkie

Inviting some of her friends from P & T over (if you get together with some of the other mums you could have a rota). Don't know if you are into NCT, but quite a lot of the branches have days out to local attractions during the summer.

kyh

chunkychocky wrote: »

What about trying baby signing? It really helps to prevent frustrations as they get a bit bigger as they are able to communicate more easily, and you'll both have fun learning. This is a good website for ideas.

http://www.chelltune.co.uk/

I would highly recommend baby signing -we did it with my LO who is now nearly 3 and it was great! before she could talk we already knew if she was tired cold hungry or needed a nappy change because she could tell us! Now she is nearly 3 she chatters away in full sentences and is very articulate for her age.

You will have fun too!! Speak to Michelle through her website - linked above or you can find her on Mumszone. there are babysigning classes and they are linked to music and games.

lilac_lady

aimee - you mean you don't just stick her in front of the tv all day ??? What kind of mother are you?

mrcow

Our local library have a baby bouce and rhyme time every week which is great for children your daughter's age as :

1. It's free and doesn't matter whether you miss a week
2. It's very child friendly and they get to bash all the instruments etc

Why don't you also see what Gymbabes/Tumbletots groups are in your area - about £4 or so per week for an hour of songs and active play.

Also - what about looking into baby swimming lessons? They can be great fun. Or just take her swimming at your local pool - ask them when is the best time to go.