https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161219 Thu, 17 May 2012 09:54:03 +0000 pastemoo 161219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I used to have almost no time to cook, i would prep everything on Sundays--I'd cut stuff and put it in tupperware, shred cheese--&gt;tupperware, dice veggies--&gt; tupperware, slice meat thinner for faster cooking--&gt;ziplock in freezer, and I bought sauces in bottles instead of making them.<br /> I'd defrost any meat (presliced) the night before, and suddenly my 30 minute meal could be done in under 10. </p> <p>so... if you really can't get around having to cook in 10 minutes, be your own line chef, and do all the prep work when DH is home.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161180 Thu, 17 May 2012 09:34:28 +0000 Mrs. Pen 161180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: lol your post cracked me up! hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161104 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:47:26 +0000 purrpletulips 161104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When littler, I would put her in the bouncy seat in the center of our table and check on her often or in the exerciser. Now that she is a toddler, she is usually under foot; although I can sometimes convince her to cook me something in her pretend kitchen especially when in and out of the oven a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161074 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:24:53 +0000 autumnlove 161074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually put her in the swing or bouncer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161066 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:14:26 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 161066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rosie Girl: That's what we do with Maisie. If I can get everything prepped earlier, we can usually squeak enough time out of the bouncy chair to get dinner made. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161064 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:09:16 +0000 Andrea 161064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only cook when the LO is sleeping or DH is around. She has always been clingy. And now she just runs around like crazy and I don't want her near the hot stove or oven. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-161060 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05:39 +0000 pastemoo 161060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom used to put me on a blanket on the floor in the kitchen--I think I was kind of fussy/always needed to be by mommy, like your LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160978 Thu, 17 May 2012 03:07:29 +0000 Rosie Girl 160978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put her in the vibrating bouncy chair in the kitchen and talk to her/go over to her a bunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160962 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:35:29 +0000 lemondrop 160962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I LOVE your answer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160903 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:25:37 +0000 Mrs. Pen 160903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: Yeah, I might try that and see how he takes it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160902 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:25:17 +0000 Mrs. Pen 160902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're all so lucky! My husband works til 10pm three nights a week so I'm totally on my own for handling LO and dinner time. He helps so much when he's here though, weekends are no problem for getting dinner on the table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160899 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:23:13 +0000 jennylynn 160899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband works second, so I don't cook much during the week. If I cook during the week, I usually wait until she's napping and I make myself something super quick. On the weekends when I cook "better" meals, hubby will entertain her, or I'll use her boppy or bouncer to sit her in so she can be in the kitchen with me and watch me cook. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. She varies day to day on what she likes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160802 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:31:56 +0000 mrsjazz 160802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't cook anymore!</p> <p>Maybe once she's a bit older and outgrows this always being held stage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160796 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:26:52 +0000 heffalump 160796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll usually make something in the slow cooker and throw it in during her nap in the morning, or wait till DH gets home and cook something quick while he has her.</p> <p>I used to be able to put her in her jumparoo or pack n play, but now she cries if I try that. I can also put her in the high chair and give her a toy or snack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160788 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:19:57 +0000 Sweet T 160788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I either let DS crawl around in the kitchen or put him in his jumperoo. If DH is home, he'll play with the baby and keep him occupied.</p> <p>ETA: If laying him down in the kitchen is what works, I say do it! Bring in some blankets, make him a little pallet, and let him watch you. You don't have anyone to answer to and you're obviously making sure he isn't near anything dangerous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160779 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:11:48 +0000 chopsuey 160779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO roams the area while I cook. When she was younger I put her in her exersaucer, activity gym, or just let her chill on a blanket on the floor (before she started moving around) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160777 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:48 +0000 lemondrop 160777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not organized enough to cook while he naps most of the time. The swing *usually works*, or if my husband is home early he gets to be baby entertainer while I cook. If worse comes to worse, I'll put him in the sling if I'm not frying or working with hot things that I could spill. </p> <p>Yesterday I started cooking before my husband got home and the swing wasn't working, so Cam got to lay on the rug in front of the kitchen sink (again, I wasn't frying anything). </p> <p>Lately he likes laying on the ground and looking up at me, so I'll happily take that quiet (not counting the raspberries he's been blowing!). He's done this through several work meetings that I have to attend with him lately, other than the occasional fart-like noise, he isn't too distracting! Thankfully working for a family business = bosses expecting family to come along for the ride. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160769 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:54:01 +0000 prettylizy 160769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually use the swing, but I've gotten into the habit of prepping dinner during her afternoon nap so that most of the work is done then I just have to pull the trigger so to speak to get dinner cooked </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-with-lo-while-cooking-dinner#post-160702 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:02 +0000 Mrs. Pen 160702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can get ten minute out of the swing before he cries. Then I have to hold him while I cook one-handed which is very difficult. </p>