Getting stuff done with a mobile baby

mrs.jenRN

Hi everyone! Zoe is crawling all over the place and I have been having trouble getting things done around the house and keeping her entertained/safe. The most baby proofed rooms we have are the living room and her room (and we still need to bolt some things to the wall, get stuff off tables, so I never take my eyes off her). She still likes the jumperoo but doesn't like to stay in there for very long anymore. I don't like wearing her around the house because when I'm trying to get stuff done I'm usually bending/cleaning something and it would kill my back. She is a horrible napper. She is averaging two 30 minute naps a day and sleeps from about 10pm -8 or 9:30 am. Right now she has been asleep for an hour but I can't count on this every day. I am going to buy a gate but I am looking around for the best price. The onles I like are $100!

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! TIA!

SouthSeasBride

Unfortunately I have no advice -  I get nothing accomplished either!  One of these days...  HA!

Good luck though

MrsChelseaP09

We have these gates and love them.  I ordered 3 from Amazon, but it looks like they are cheaper at Wal-mart now.... with free shipping to the store.

Once you get the hang of how they operate, they are super easy and definitely not something even a toddler could ever figure out. (You have to pinch the buttons on both sides and then push down on the lever)

 Good luck with Zoe!

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-Easy-Walk-Thru-Metal-Gate/13264746

Mrs.Jason.9.15.07

Ha, if I knew I would tell you!  

Babyhood to toddlerhood is an adjustment for everyone  Eventually you will learn how to juggle everything at once and Zoe will become more independent.  Does she have enough toys to play with?  Macy really didn't have a good selection until after her first birthday.  

But seriously, I struggle with this daily.  Keeping a clean house with a toddler is no easy task.  Throughout the day I am either cleaning, entertaining the baby, cooking or grocery shopping.  I never get to sit down and veg out until the baby is bed.  Some days it's draining.   

mrs.jenRN

Thanks everyone! I thought it was just me! Zoe is a pretty mellow baby and she is pretty good at entertaining herself. I just need to watch her like a hawk and, like you said Kathy, doing everything is so draining! Plus going to work 2 nights a week is really taking its toll. I might just have to hire someone to come watch Zoe while I get a few hours of sleep once a week. Since she is getting up earlier now and takes short naps, its been really hard. I knew this day would come though. She has lots of toys (thanks to the grandparents) but I feel like after a while she gets bored with them.

MrsChelseaP09

mrs.jenRN:

Thanks everyone! I thought it was just me! Zoe is a pretty mellow baby and she is pretty good at entertaining herself. I just need to watch her like a hawk and, like you said Kathy, doing everything is so draining! Plus going to work 2 nights a week is really taking its toll. I might just have to hire someone to come watch Zoe while I get a few hours of sleep once a week. Since she is getting up earlier now and takes short naps, its been really hard. I knew this day would come though. She has lots of toys (thanks to the grandparents) but I feel like after a while she gets bored with them.

Do you have a neighbor/friend who would watch her for you for a few hours? I have a wonderful friend (who happens to live across the street) who loves watching babies and just adores Lila. She watches her for me for 3 hours every now and again so that I can get some much needed cleaning done. Its amazing what I can do in 3 hrs when Lila isn't here. lol.