How to tell if your baby's bored
First of all, it’s important to remember that your baby has a much shorter attention span than you. She may show interest in something for around 10 minutes before telling you she’s had quite enough! Your baby will give you little clues that she’s bored which include yawning, looking away, squirming and crying.
If you think your baby’s bored, show her that you’re listening to her by changing what you’re doing. Move her to a different area of the room, pick up a different toy or just give her a little quiet time. This allows your baby to rest and gives her brain an opportunity to catch up and learn from all the fun.
Don’t take it personally or worry that your baby’s rejecting you. She’s just letting you know that she’s had enough!
Make playtime more exciting for both of you by setting up a series of playing areas in your house. This can be as simple as moving her from an activity mat to a bouncer seat and then to a spot with a view out of the window. Keep an eye on your baby when you move her to a new area, and watch out for any signals that she’s bored or unhappy.
You could also keep your baby entertained by taking her with you while you catch up on chores. She loves your company and she’ll take great pleasure in listening to you talk, watching you work, and seeing different viewpoints around the house.
It’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s your baby who’s bored, or you. Try to be aware of your emotions while watching your baby for signals about her feelings. If you’re a bit fed up with an activity but your baby is happy and engaged, try to continue for a short while before stopping. A lot of parenting is repetitious, and though this can feel rather dull to adults, the predictability that comes with repetition is an important comfort for your baby.
First of all, it’s important to remember that your baby has a much shorter attention span than you. She may show interest in something for around 10 minutes before telling you she’s had quite enough! Your baby will give you little clues that she’s bored which include yawning, looking away, squirming and crying.
If you think your baby’s bored, show her that you’re listening to her by changing what you’re doing. Move her to a different area of the room, pick up a different toy or just give her a little quiet time. This allows your baby to rest and gives her brain an opportunity to catch up and learn from all the fun.
Don’t take it personally or worry that your baby’s rejecting you. She’s just letting you know that she’s had enough!
Make playtime more exciting for both of you by setting up a series of playing areas in your house. This can be as simple as moving her from an activity mat to a bouncer seat and then to a spot with a view out of the window. Keep an eye on your baby when you move her to a new area, and watch out for any signals that she’s bored or unhappy.
You could also keep your baby entertained by taking her with you while you catch up on chores. She loves your company and she’ll take great pleasure in listening to you talk, watching you work, and seeing different viewpoints around the house.
It’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s your baby who’s bored, or you. Try to be aware of your emotions while watching your baby for signals about her feelings. If you’re a bit fed up with an activity but your baby is happy and engaged, try to continue for a short while before stopping. A lot of parenting is repetitious, and though this can feel rather dull to adults, the predictability that comes with repetition is an important comfort for your baby.
