sianabanana Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 HelloI have just had a baby daughter this week and want to start thinking about things I could get her like mobiles and playmats to keep her entertained when she is a bit older and more aware. I only have practical things like nappies and clothes and want to start spoiling her!Does anyone have any suggestions of things that their babies loved? I know the jumperoo seems to come up a lot?Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchchocolate Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Congratulations on your newborn. The best entertainment for her for a long while will be looking at you...your smile, your eyes, your hair...nothing better than that for a new baby. When my son was a slightly older baby he loved having different pieces of coloured cloth waved over/across his head where he could catch the shadows and light...he wasn't hugely interested in all the nice toys we bought by Brio etc (as nice as they are) for quite some time. But, if you really want to make a nice purchase for baby play i'd suggest a playmat with about 3 brightly coloured, softly textured toys. I don't think she'll need much more than this for a while.....as much as all the magazines and society will tell you otherwise. Enjoy your cuddles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/#findComment-523139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes - for really small ones things like a playmat, a gym (our fisherprice rainforest one has now entertained 2 babies), textured materials, a lambskin to lie on, a nice bouncy chair or swing are all good. Jumperoos and bumbos etc all come a bit later at 4/5m plus! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/#findComment-523140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks50 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Congratulations!!!! my little babies loved this mobile -http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Love-464-Classic-Mobile/dp/B002BSHTS0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329258428&sr=8-1 (or something very similar!) seemed to keep them entertained for a good 15 or so mins, from quite a young age. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/#findComment-523144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaG Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Congrats!!!Babygym is essential!A walk in the pram with trees and cars to look atMaking wobbly faces and raspberries at the babyBaby massageMother and baby groupsA book made for tiny babies like John Fordham's "Faces" ragbookStaring at the light around your curtains or lampsBest of all is this book which you'll refer to for the next five years http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fun-Start-maximize-babys-potential/dp/0007245653/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329261491&sr=1-1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/#findComment-523158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yak Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I found this a good website for ideashttp://www.gamestoplaywithbabies.com/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21980-advice-for-entertaining-a-newborn-needed/#findComment-523181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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