https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332730 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:25:32 +0000 sarac 332730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the first several months you should really not feel required to 'do' anything with a newborn. Mostly, I'd just go about my life while meeting her needs and wearing her in a wrap. I went out as much as possible (I mean, I barely slept, so not all that much), I read and watched tv, I spent time with my sister who also had one. For the first few months, all they need is to have their needs met with a lot of love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332717 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:44:44 +0000 Freckles 332717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the first 6-8 weeks it was eat-change diaper-sleep, repeat! We did some tummy time and snuggling but because she was colicky it was so difficult to do anything "fun" with her. I talked and sang to her a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332712 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:38:56 +0000 Mrs. Pen 332712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't do anything except snuggle, feed, change diapers and sleep!! I spent most days curled on our rocking chair watching TV while holding the precious babe - I wanted to soak up as much squishy NB time as I could! so glad I did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332708 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:23:33 +0000 HabesBabe 332708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mandb36: that is such a great link! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332694 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:51:52 +0000 pinkcupcake 332694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 6 weeks, it was mostly feeding, diaper changes, and sleeping. There was typically only about a 30 minute window during her awake time when she wasn't eating or being changed - during that time, we did tummy time (tried for 15 minutes but it was never that long since she hated it) or she would play in her swing, but mostly I just held her and talked or sang to her :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332156 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:40:55 +0000 googly-eyes 332156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is about three and a half weeks. Feed, diaper change, bath, tummy time (well, we try anyway), and we try to get outside to get some (indirect) sun. I hold her and talk to her and play with her little hands and feet sometimes. We also have taken her out to eat with us and on errands..she usually does pretty well. She sleeps a lot though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332154 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:40:23 +0000 BelugaBean 332154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's pretty much what I did around 6 weeks. She gradually became more interested in everything like the pictures in the books and began batting and smiling more at the toys above her. Here's a link I found though that gives ideas on games to play for different stages. I looked it up because I was wanting something new and different to do with her when we're at home.</p> <p><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_lets-play-weekly-activities-for-your-babys-first-year_1501475.bc#articlesection4" rel="nofollow">http://www.babycenter.com/0_lets-play-weekly-activities-for-your-babys-first-year_1501475.bc#articlesection4</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/so-what-so-you-do-with-your-newborn#post-332152 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:37:45 +0000 matador84 332152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed every 3 hours except at night-and then I try to do a 15/30 minute wake time and a nap. I try to read him a book or do tummy time or have an object in front of him to look at. Before I know it, the whole day goes by and I feel like I haven't done anything with him. LO is almost 6 weeks old. Do you do anything with your newborn? </p>