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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi! I am sincerely seeking advice and ideas. I have a 5 month old at home and I WFH full-time (very flexible schedule). Baby will be home with me until at least January if not longer.

Baby is generally easy going and happy but seems to get bored really easily. I’m looking for at-home activities or toys that will keep her entertained. [b]I’m able to actively engage with her most of her awake time[/b] and get my work done when she is asleep but something she can look at/play with for 10 mins or so while I jump on a call would be awesome too.

Just wondering if you all have new ideas- there’s only so many times I can sing Itsy Bitsy Spider per day and she seems pretty bored of her baby gym. We have a jumper but I don’t want her in that for more than 10 mins or so per day.[/quote]

You don't need to do this.  In fact, I would say that you should not.  Babies don't need "active engagement" or entertainment all day.  They also need some time to just chill out and take in the world around them.  Babies don't really get bored, but they can get overstimulated, and they cope with that by turning away, disengaging, etc.  Babies find their own toes thrilling.  They can also be entertained by watching a ceiling fan, shadows moving on the wall, looking out the window, crinkly paper, measuring cups and spoons, tupperware, a dishpan with a little water in in, etc.  [/quote]

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