https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 11:16:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2893267 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:53:34 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2893267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1,000 a year is 2.7 a day. I think we are probably close. We live in Canada so don’t spend hours out side in the winter, but we spend tons of time outside in the summer and at the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2893247 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:32:46 +0000 brownepiano 2893247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids don't get a lot of outside play, despite the fact that I SAH with them. Our yard is buggy and I can't stand the hot humid summers, plus we have no place they can safely play outside without me. In the spring and fall I get them out as much as I can. It's good to have the reminder to get them outside.<br /> I'm not really worried about their gross motor skills or free play though. We have a swing inside and lots of gross motor skills stuff and they rarely have screen time. They spend hours entertaining themselves with made up games, building with Legos, and reading books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2893003 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:32:01 +0000 psw27 2893003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids probably do in the summer because they are at daycare with a huge outdoor playground from 8:30-5:30. In the winter, I find it a lot harder because its so cold and dark by the time we get home. I need to be better about bundling up and getting them out there but I really hate cold weather! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892994 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:10:44 +0000 Corduroy 2892994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids probably get about 4 hours outside per day. Most of that is due to being in preschool and school + extended care 7-5:00 and living in CA. I'm not sure how much of it is unstructured vestibular sense building activity like mentioned in the article - probably very little. When they get home they play outside for about an hour. That is very active. We spend weekend mornings in nature because I'm so sick of being inside M-F.<br /> Then most weekend afternoons they're back playing in the neighborhood. We also have a swing in the front yard and my kids will spend an hour sitting and swinging waiting for a neighbor friend to come home or finish eating. It's harder in the winter with less light but there's a street light in front of our house and we put lights on the bikes and scooters and keep playing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892979 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:38:46 +0000 graceandjoy 2892979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm I don't really keep track... Normally I would say I'm happy with the amount of time they spend outside. At daycare they def spend a lot of time outside weather permitting. And we usually go out after dinner, and try to spend most of our time outdoors on the weekends too.</p> <p>The only caveat this summer so far is that I'm pregnant so some evenings/weekends, I just can't with the heat so we've gone to the mall or grocery stores as field trips more haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892943 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:37:15 +0000 peaches1038 2892943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is outside for 3 hours a day at preschool and then when the weather is nice, we spend time outside in the evening too. We also go to the beach or hike nearly every weekend. I’ve been following along with this movement as well and have enjoyed spending more time outside myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892942 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:43:57 +0000 ALV91711 2892942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 might get this and DS2 has not. </p> <p>We have long cold winters and typically don’t get much outside time. This summer with me home as long as the weather is decent DS1 is outside 3++ hours a day. We’ve been getting lots of rain though so it has been tricky. DS2 is lucky to be outside 30 min a day. </p> <p>Once they are in school &amp; daycare this September their outside time will be reduced. DS1 will get outside time at both places and in the evening at home but he will be lucky to get a total of 2 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892919 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:29:22 +0000 JJ2626 2892919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this-I wish I could be outside that much. We live in Northern CA where we can be outside basically every day. I think LO gets about 3 hours every day so we beat this recommendation right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892915 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:22:39 +0000 Anagram 2892915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: it depends on the weather. On rainy/super hot/super cold days we don’t spend as much time outside. But generally they probably average 2 hours a day. Even if we don’t go outside due to weather, we rarely just stay home—our house is too small! So we’ll go to an indoor play place or museum where they walk/climb in the kids area a lot. I think between their free time and their structured activities (this summer, my kids have been doing soccer, dance, and gymnastics) they get a very good amount of physical activity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1000-hours-outside-how-do-your-kids-stack-up#post-2892911 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:13:55 +0000 Kemma 2892911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just having a read of one of the links posted on the weekly roundup (<a href="https://www.stack.com/a/the-shocking-phenomenon-that-shows-just-how-movement-starved-modern-kids-really-are?fbclid=IwAR1mQp9by8yLHvGaGFni0zWX916YeDSujsrgWLSfJhJUsiGnoB2Ww67sfrI" rel="nofollow">https://www.stack.com/a/the-shocking-phenomenon-that-shows-just-how-movement-starved-modern-kids-really-are?fbclid=IwAR1mQp9by8yLHvGaGFni0zWX916YeDSujsrgWLSfJhJUsiGnoB2Ww67sfrI</a>) and it got me thinking about the 1000 Hours Outside philosophy/ challenge that I’ve been following on IG (<a href="https://1000hoursoutside.com/index.html/" rel="nofollow">https://1000hoursoutside.com/index.html/</a>). Basically, there is a theory that little kids need 1000 hours of outside time and play for optimal physical and neurological development.</p> <p>My kids are pretty lucky because both our school and kindergarten provide lots of opportunities for outside play and physical activity, we also have a decent yard and they’re able to ride bikes and kick balls etc so I think they get plenty of chances to move their bodies but I know lots of kids aren’t so fortunate.</p> <p>So, how much outside time do your little people get and do you think it would be anywhere near 1,000 hours per year? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2113105 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:57:41 +0000 sorrycharlie 2113105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>honestly it just gets more and more fun in different ways! it's hard to really quantify it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112978 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:09:24 +0000 Ajsmommy 2112978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>March....</p> <p>LOL, ok I kid. LO is mos now and gets more fun every month </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112970 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:07:10 +0000 babynumber1 2112970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6-9 months was my favorite little baby age. They just get cuter from there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112754 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:48:25 +0000 catlady 2112754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Month 6 because that was when everything started getting better (sleep, our confidence as parents) and she was so smiley and fun.</p> <p>And then pretty much every month after that, with only the exception of a few teething/sick periods over the winter. She is 17 months now and we have our usual toddler issues but it is really such a joy watching her learn and grow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112752 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:46:20 +0000 erwoo 2112752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The 5th month to about 24 months. Such cute times with these little ones. So innocent and so sweet. Not that the are not sweet when they get older, but those were my favorite months with both of my boys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112742 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:39:08 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2112742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months was super fun!!<br /> Although three is challenging, he is so smart and involved that I really enjoy this age too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112720 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:29:09 +0000 chanada 2112720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I would agree from 6 months on, baby was more interactive and fun. Starting to learn how to sit, trying to move and roll, clapping, laughing, playing. . .</p> <p>I'm not a big fan of the early infant months with sleep deprivation and no reward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112697 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:23:11 +0000 snowjewelz 2112697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loving 3, almost 4 months b/c she just laughed! I had been waiting for this moment for so long! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112648 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:52:13 +0000 looch 2112648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8 months of age stands out in my mind (my son is 4 now). We went on a trip and he was just so into all of the people around him. I could really see his personality shining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112647 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:50:32 +0000 Alivoo01 2112647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a baby, I say 6-9 months because they can sit up right on their own and are more independent, but yet not mobile.. DS also ate what we ate so meal times were much easier. </p> <p>DS is now 19 months and I love it. He understands commands and can play by himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112532 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:22:56 +0000 illumina 2112532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a baby? Probably around 10 months, when she went down to one nap meaning we had more time freed up and before her picky eating stage kicked in! Otherwise, like everyone else has said it just gets more and more fun...15-18 months have been great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112519 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:09:53 +0000 Smurfette 2112519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every month is better then the last. But at 6 months is when DH and I both thought she was finally getting fun. 9 months is when we finally got her on a nap schedule, she was much happier, cruising, and so much fun. But I think 2 is even more fun now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112517 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:07:31 +0000 lamariniere 2112517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with those who say it gets better and better (I have a 4yo and a 15 mo). When I get nostalgic about the "baby" getting older, I always remember how much fun each older stage is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112486 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:24:53 +0000 blackbird 2112486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They just get better and better! It started at 6 months for us-she was crawling, happy, SLEEPING (see: happy), we weren't dead exhausted anymore, and I felt like we could enjoy Her more. And as a baby, every month brought a new milestone and activities to look towards. That doesn't really happen now that she's almost 2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112395 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 22:22:54 +0000 littlejoy 2112395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Each month is more and more fun. We are at 14 months now, and it's just a JOY! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112386 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 22:09:26 +0000 lady grey 2112386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6-12 months was our angel baby era. Then came teething hell and then he became a toddler, so yeah... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112366 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:44:18 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2112366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@msplatypus: I felt the same way when LO was that age! During infancy I thought every month was better than the last with the exception of the second month being worse than the first. She's 2.5 now and super cute, or at least I think so. ;) My LO was also an early talker so we have just had a ton of fun with her. Hoping her baby sibling will be similar! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112355 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:23:23 +0000 StrawberryShortie 2112355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Peasinapod: I miss the squishy-squee-ness of the first month. Hello baby fever! Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112354 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:22:21 +0000 StrawberryShortie 2112354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: agreed! So much fun </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-month-was-your-baby-the-most-fun#post-2112353 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:22:04 +0000 StrawberryShortie 2112353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do I pick!<br /> 1st month because she was new<br /> 3rd month because of the constant smiles<br /> 7-8 month because of the giggles.</p> <p>But I gotta say 18 months... She is Walking, talking, affectionate, shows empathy to animals. This kid has me. </p>