https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:35:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1706471 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:29:35 +0000 shellio 1706471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: My 7 mo old is the same way but he always has been. Even with MOTN wake ups, when DH is snoring softly or turns over in bed, he has to look around and see what it might be! I usually use the ipad, its almost the only screen time he gets so it is a treat for him. Another thought - a special snack in his high chair? Would that work? It will keep him contained and maybe focused for 15 minutes or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1706437 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:55:26 +0000 Dandelion 1706437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about a puzzle? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1706405 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:10:32 +0000 heffalump 1706405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo is the same way. When she hears her sister she pops off my boob, looks for her sister, and smiles at her :)</p> <p>I use tv when I'm desperate. Or ill turn music on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1706325 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:50:38 +0000 birdofafeather 1706325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: pretty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705814 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:50:04 +0000 Running Elley 1705814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Just bought this one!!! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/208492938" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/transaction/208492938</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705792 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:31:35 +0000 Running Elley 1705792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Haha if that was his only screentime I wouldn't feel bad at all- I'd use it every time! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705789 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:29:05 +0000 Arden 1705789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: Haha yes. My baby needs a distraction or she'll pinch my chest or pull my hair or try to grab the other boob... this works pretty well. :)</p> <p>But Vi wears my jewelry too so... :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705788 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:28:54 +0000 sorrycharlie 1705788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly if screen time works, don't feel bad about it! 15 minutes is not bad..you would die if you knew how much O watches, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705780 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:26:00 +0000 Running Elley 1705780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Looooove those! I found some super cute options! It's worth a shot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705779 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:24:15 +0000 swurlygurl 1705779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Those are for the moms to wear?!?!?! Ahahaha - I totally thought it was for the babies to wear. I have one just like it and put it on L - she loves it! I guess I'll have to steal it back to wear for Sister ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705776 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:23:23 +0000 MamaMoose 1705776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Honestly my kid would probably be most thrilled with an old remote control or an iphone that doesn't work. Something she knows she's not supposed to have!! It would be exciting even if it doesn't do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705775 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:22:31 +0000 Running Elley 1705775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705774 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:22:26 +0000 Arden 1705774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Love this shop. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KangarooCare" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/shop/KangarooCare</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705772 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:21:09 +0000 Arden 1705772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Yea one second, let me get a link. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705770 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:19:24 +0000 Running Elley 1705770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Oh that's a great idea! Any recommendations? I've never purchased one before! I've actually been considering buying chew beads lately too...maybe I could get both at once! Or one would work for both purposes... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705768 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:17:47 +0000 Arden 1705768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would a nursing necklace help? Something fun and bright so it keeps her attention and she plays with that instead of looking around? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705765 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:16:36 +0000 Running Elley 1705765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Any suggestions as to what kind? Like...what will be so interesting to him that he'll be happy playing with it by himself in his room for 15 minutes? I think that's probably my best bet too but I'm drawing a blank! I definitely don't want to give him screentime every time the baby needs to eat :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705760 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:14:55 +0000 MamaMoose 1705760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would give him a special quiet toy that he only gets to play with when the baby is eating </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-distractable-nurservery-distracting-toddler-sibling#post-1705757 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:13:33 +0000 Running Elley 1705757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 7 month old has lately become a VERY distractable nurser. If her brother is talking/playing in the same room where I am trying to nurse her she either won't latch or she'll latch and immediately pop off to turn and look at him. In the past couple of days the only luck I have with having a successful nursing session is when we're in her room, in her glider, with the lights down and completely alone.</p> <p>The problem is that usually we can't be completely alone. DS always wants to be with us and even if he's being quiet (which he usually is not lol) it distracts her. I was so engorged and in pain yesterday because she would not settle down to nurse. </p> <p>This morning I let DS watch a show while I nursed her before her nap and she did really well. In the afternoon we were at my mom's so she had DS outside and DD nursed really well. Last night before bed while DH had DS in the other room she nursed really well.</p> <p>Soooo does anyone have any tips on either how to help her focus with distractions or how to keep my toddler occupied so that he's not distracting her?? </p>