https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:01:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989741 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:42:59 +0000 snowjewelz 1989741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2 week old and I'm in the living room the most, master bedroom 2nd and I spend the least time right now in the nursery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989688 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:17:54 +0000 mrskc 1989688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meridian: I sit on the floor next to her swing so probably 3-4 feet from her. I leave it on until a few minutes after she's asleep. Sometimes I have to keep turning it on or I'll leave it on a good 10-15 minutes after she's asleep. I don't use it too often anymore but in the early days, it was everyday. I also would have some other white noise going once I turned the hair dryer off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989664 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:04:17 +0000 psw27 1989664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were always in the living room. My LO never naps in his crib. He either naps in the mamaroo or in his stroller or the ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989626 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:47:29 +0000 Mae 1989626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never tried to put LO down to nap in another room until 8 weeks. Before that I just had her nap on me in the living room or occasionally tried to put her in the swing in the living room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989623 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:45:48 +0000 blackbird 1989623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent hardly any time in the nursery. I spent most of my time in the living room, watching tv. I worked hard to set her down as much as I could, because I didn't want the daycare transition to be traumatic. We kept a PnP nearby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989573 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:23:09 +0000 LuLu Mom 1989573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She didn't' start napping in her crib until like 4-5 months old, she did nighttime starting around 10 weeks. We spent almost all our time in the living room, very rarely were we in her nursery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989571 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:20:16 +0000 Ash 1989571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We hung out in the living room and he napped on me for maaaaaany months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989548 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:06:03 +0000 catomd00 1989548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first 3 months of my daughter's life were spent in the living room during the day where we nursed/cuddled/napped all day long. I held her for pretty much every nap and I make no apologies for it! Nights (from like 6 pm when the witching hour started on) were spent in our bedroom. I'd nurse her and hold her while she slept until about 10 pm when I'd put her down in the napper portion of the PnP next to my bed. </p> <p>We didn't really spend any time in the nursery until 4 months when we transitioned her to the crib and she became a distracted nurser.</p> <p>My general philosophy is (especially for the first 3-4 months) is to follow baby's lead and do what you have to do to get them (and you) to sleep the most. If that's holding them, co-sleeping, bed sharing, whatever. You can't spoil a newborn. That time is so fleeting and will be over in a blink of an eye. There's plenty of time later on to get them to be independent and sleep in a crib!</p> <p>PS My daughter loved the blow dryer - I found an app called white noise baby that has a blow dryer sound - much safer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989528 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:51:33 +0000 BandDmommy 1989528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Until around 5 months we let LO sleep anywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989527 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:51:03 +0000 lady grey 1989527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meridian: Agree with @dolphin, let him sleep wherever. My son was still taking ever nap on me at that age. At least in the master bedroom he could fall asleep on you and maybe you could slide him over to the bed, so at least maybe you can get up to pee, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989516 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:38:15 +0000 Meridian 1989516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: how do you use the blow dryer, how far do you hold it from their head, and for how long? I need an extension cord, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989508 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:34:01 +0000 mediagirl 1989508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meridian: I would say relax on it a little bit and enjoy your time rather than stressing about keeping him in a dark/quiet room. For the first 3 months, our lo slept in a bouncer, swing and bassinet (at our bedtime). The bouncer and swing were both in the family room. I hardly left that room unless it was to go upstairs to go to bed those first 3 months. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989502 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:28:45 +0000 Littlebit 1989502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The couch! We did some naps in the nursery starting at 8 weeks. But the majority of his awake time and some of his naps were in the living room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989501 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:26:07 +0000 artsyfartsy 1989501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I set up shop in the master bedroom. I hardly ever used the nursery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989497 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:24:19 +0000 MapleMoose 1989497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of our time was spent in the living room or in the carrier so I could get out for a walk or just get things done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989478 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:55:18 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1989478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Until 4 or 5 months, we let my daughter sleep wherever she would sleep, especially during the day. This includes taking her for "walks" in her stroller around the living room. And many naps while I was holding her. I watched the entire series of the West Wing on Netflix that way!</p> <p>Starting at 4 or 5 months, we started to be more intentional about crib naps and nighttime sleep. Now she's 15 months and has slept just fine in her crib for a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989428 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 04:24:49 +0000 Pumuckl 1989428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Living room. At that age he'd often fall asleep on me and I'd either nap with him or put him down once he was asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989410 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 02:39:34 +0000 lamariniere 1989410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Living room! My first LO was glued to the boob around the clock, so I felt like I never left the couch. And crib naps? Forget about it! Luckily, LO2 has been much better with crib naps and doesn't want to nurse constantly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989397 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:15:39 +0000 shopaholic 1989397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At that age we mostly did naps in the baby K'tan or stroller. I don't remember when, but it wasn't till much later that we could nap well in the crib. She started sleeping in the crib at night at 8 weeks, but we were still co-sleep napping or doing anything I could for daytime naps for many many months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989395 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:12:30 +0000 birdofafeather 1989395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely didn't worry about the crib as she was in our room til 5 months and took naps in her crib occasionally before then. At that age, she was sleeping in a carrier, car seat, rnp, cosleeper, our arms... Wherever! Don't limit yourself now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989392 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:58:28 +0000 lemondrop 1989392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Worry about crib stuff later, just enjoy him for now! He's only going to be small for a short while, work on crib time a time or two a day, but keep your mental health in mind too! I'd so be snuggled in bed, watching TV and napping! We didn't start finding a routine until later on, anything pre-6 months is just survival, especially with a preemie! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989386 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:39:59 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 1989386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent 0-6 weeks in our bedroom and the living room. Weeks 7-3 months (current) is spent in the living room and nursery. Living room when she's awake and nursery for sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989376 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:59:29 +0000 mrskc 1989376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's so young, I would let him sleep wherever! I wouldn't worry about the crib right now. That can come later. My daughter is 4 months and still napping in her swing in the living room with all the house noise going on around her. She starts out her night there too and then we move her to the rock n play. </p> <p>I've also found the hair dryer helps so much in getting her to sleep. Maybe try louder white noise if you aren't already doing that. Hang in there. It will get easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989372 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:54:46 +0000 dolphin 1989372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Living room! At that age I would let him sleep wherever he wants! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989351 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:22:41 +0000 sarac 1989351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, you've got to just survive this part. If he likes to be held, can you get out and let him nap in a carrier? I spent most of my time in those days either out of the house, or with my daughter hanging out on the couch with my laptop or a good movie. Those early days are hard enough, you need to not feel trapped too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989340 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:13:31 +0000 BabyTsMom 1989340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weeks 0-8, we spent all our time in the family room. We even slept there at night. From week 9 on, I spent all my time in the nursery like you are now. It was a really hard time for me, so I understand completely where you're coming from. It all changed around week 18, when I nap trained. Life changing, I tell ya. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989331 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:00:07 +0000 fancyfunction 1989331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spent most of our time in the living room. We had her activity mat and rocker chair set up there and I would bring the bassinet in there as well. I needed to be able to at least watch the news and get on the computer. She didn't even sleep in her room until 3 months so we really only did diaper changes in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989327 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:57:37 +0000 Miss Ariel 1989327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're pretty much in the crib in the nursery at night and during the day she's in the rock n play in the living room. I would hate being all cooped up all day long in the nursery as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989324 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:56:11 +0000 Greentea 1989324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We all hung out in the master!</p> <p>But really, we got out every day because LO only napped in the ergo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-months-where-did-you-spend-most-your-time#post-1989323 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:49:16 +0000 avivoca 1989323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>H didn't start sleeping in the crib until 8 weeks. We spent a lot of time in the living room. </p>