Hellobee Boards Topic: What does your LO do when you're doing housework?

Hellobee Boards Topic: What does your LO do when you're doing housework? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:47 +0000 mrs. wagon on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48668 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:57:41 +0000 mrs. wagon 48668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ RJ has always been really independent, so he did well in exersaucers, jumperoos, and pack n plays while I took care of things around the house. We had a regular schedule when I was a SAHM which included upright time (exersaucer/jumperoo) right after each meal/feeding, so that allowed me the time to clean up from the meal and do dishes, and prep the next meal. Everything else I'd do while he slept. vacuuming was relegated to weekends while one of us distracted him. A cleaning service has totally changed my life. SAHM0811 on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48667 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:52:17 +0000 SAHM0811 48667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Usually she's having tummy time on the floor with toys... she army crawls around a little... Or she's in her high chair with some toys. when big sis is around, she will entertain her a little. mostly though, she watches her big sis play (she's very good at entertaining herself). Sometimes I'll put her in a carrier and she'll fall asleep so I'll declutter or go through the mail... or prep some food. heffalump on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48662 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:27:27 +0000 heffalump 48662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @owlmom: I used to put my lo in the carrier too, I loved that, but having so much weight on my shoulders gives me migraines. My lo is such a light sleeper, I have to be extra quiet when she naps. I'm jealous of you mommy's that get stuff done during nap time! chopsuey on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48622 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:17:45 +0000 chopsuey 48622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Sometimes I do housework when she's sleeping. My LO plays well by herself so I let her crawl around while I do dishes, cook, etc. When I'm doing laundry downstairs I'll put her in her pack&play. Rubies on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48618 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:56:59 +0000 Rubies 48618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I only do housework when LO is napping, which isn't too bad. She can nap for up to 2.5 hours so it gives me time to get things done around the house. owlmom on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48617 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:55:19 +0000 owlmom 48617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ So far I've been able to wear her while doing chores, or she's been content in her bouncy seat when I do something that requires a lot of bending over, like emptying the dishwasher. But LO is only 12 weeks old. I'm guessing as she gets heavier and mobile, this method won't work anymore. pelikila on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48604 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:15:53 +0000 pelikila 48604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have to wait and do it when my son is napping or when my husband is home so he can entertain/take care of him. heffalump on "What does your LO do when you're doing housework?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-your-lo-do-when-youre-doing-housework#post-48603 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:06:30 +0000 heffalump 48603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always hear of mothers putting their LO in a bouncer while they do their housework. My LO would go nuts if I did that. She has to be entertained all the time. Sometimes I can give her a toy and that will keep her attention for a few minutes, but usually I'm at her side singing to her and entertaining her while I'm getting the work done. Doesn't make it easy! How do you entertain your LO while trying to get stuff done around the house?