If you’re a new parent, you’re probably stuck at home, changing diapers endlessly, and feeding your baby around the clock. While raising a small baby can sometimes feel a little overwhelmed and disconnected from the outside world, the good news is that most babies are easy to carry with you. Here are some fun things to do with babies throughout the year.
Pack a Picnic
Bring a blanket and lunch to the local park. Let the grass stroke your baby’s feet and let them lie on your lap and watch the leaves rustle in the wind. Even if they’re too young to roll the ball, they’ll enjoy watching others play. Frisbee games, bikes, dogs, birds, and squirrels are all five-star entertainment.
Sign up for a Course
If your baby is less than 6 months old, they may not benefit much from the course. But it can be a popular activity for parents who are eager to leave home! For example: Mom & Me Yoga Class (check out your local studio), Music Class (like Music Together or Kindermusik), Group Exercise Class (like Stroller Strides or Strollercize), or Baby Massage (Hospitals usually offer classes).
Swim
Many community pools will announce designated times for family swimming; That’s when the crowds are reduced, and you can avoid the splashing teenagers and serious swimmers. Jump inside and watch the smile on your baby’s face as they first experience the magical feeling of weightlessness.
Painting on the Sidewalk
Buy a large box of coarse chalk, sit next to your baby, and doodle in the driveway or sidewalk. Even if they’re not old enough to draw stickmen themselves, that’s okay. They’ll love “helping” and eventually the entrance to your home will be colorful!
Shoot a Home Movie
Once you send a batch of baby photos to your loved ones, they will chase you to send new photos. Luckily, today’s technology can make sharing milestones a creative project. Record your child’s mini videos with your phone every day, clip the clips together, and email the clips to your relatives.
Visit a Pet Shop
Go to the pet store and watch the baby laugh happily when he sees puppies and kittens jumping around. Identify the animals and then help them wave to each one. The exotic bird shop can also be fun, especially when the birds are yelling at the baby.
Take Part in Local Field Trips
These baby-friendly places can make for an afternoon of fun for your family!
- Zoo: Every time you say “good night, gorilla”, your baby will happily point to the lion in front of him. You also don’t have to spend all day. Laugh with the monkeys and then go home for a nap.
- Butterfly Conservatory: Tie your baby to a baby carrier and wander through a world of flying colorful creatures. If a butterfly lands on the baby’s head, someone must take a picture of the moment.
- Botanical Gardens: Many botanical gardens now have playgrounds and fountain areas and are a paradise for kids. You can also smell the scent of roses!
- Animal Farm: At first, snorts and hissing sounds may fascinate or frighten your baby, but if you like them, they will take cues from you.
Relive Your Wedding
Pull out your wedding video and reminisce about the big day while pointing out all the guests your baby knows. They will be surprised to see them on TV! “My son, Jack, really enjoyed watching our videos, and more than two years later, he still asks me to turn on the ‘wedding show,'” said Laurie Rosen of Westchester, New York.
Learn a New Language
Always wanted to improve your Spanish or learn the basics of French? Then do it! Find a language class online and practice with your child. You can also find storybooks in different languages to read aloud. Your baby may not actually learn any words, but research shows that exposure to another language can help babies improve their mastery of a foreign language later in life.
Share the Soak
A bathtub for two people! Soak in warm water and sing a lullaby while listening to classical music. If your baby prefers to play, put some bath toys and plastic cups and sing Ernie’s “rubber duck”. Either way, it’s a great parent-child experience. For safety reasons, make sure the water in the tub is not too full and that your child is firmly held at all times.
Browse the Fabric Store
For some reason, first-time parenting inspires our inner DIY enthusiast. Dreams of cute hand-sewn stuffed animals come to our minds (even if we’ve never touched needlework and thread). Take some time to visit the fabric store and you’ll be inspired to put your energy into a creative project. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options, ask the clerk for some ideas, including those that don’t require sewing. At the same time, make the shopping experience a visual and tactile adventure for your baby. Expose them to fluffy fabrics, yard after yard of sparkling sequins, and rolls of ribbons.
Walk a Long Way Home
If you’re out running errands, stop by and enjoy these everyday sights. They may be ordinary to you, but they can give your little one some fun!
- Play with the fountain: Stick your baby’s toes into the fountain in the outdoor park and enjoy the reward of laughter.
- Admire the new building: stop in front of the large cement mixer across the street; It’s fascinating for the little ones, and it’s for anyone. How do these things work?
- Visit a local farmer’s market: Life is wonderful when you can teach your baby about colors by visiting a produce stall! In addition, it is also an opportunity to get in touch with the dog owner so that your baby can get to know a furry friend.