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Is this okay? Toys & DD

DD will play with toys like her little infant chair and the attached toys or her jumperoo. When it comes to toys like rattles, stuffed toys, teethers etc, she plays for  maybe a minute and then gets upset and starts to cry or get frustrated. Even if I try to help her, she gets super upset. I feel like she wants them to "do" something and can't figure it out.

On the other hand, she loves loves loves people and being outside. She loves to be played with (without toys), to observe and listen to people talk to each other and to look around when we go outside.

I figure by now she should be able to play with some toys independently. I'm kinda worried.  All she really wants to do is put stuff in her mouth.

Is this normal for her age/development? I feel like it's not. 

Re: Is this okay? Toys & DD

  • I can't remember...how old is your daughter again?
  • She'll be 6 months next week.

    All the toys that say 6 months on them and even those that say 3 months just annoy them. I know those are just guidelines but I'm a little worried. 

  • I can't remember EXACTLY when DD started playing independently with her toys...but I'm sure it was after 6 months....I'd say when she was closing in on 8 months.

    I think you are fine.

  • That's reassuring! Thanks. I guess I just feel like she should do more than just put stuff in her mouth and that get mad when it doesn't fit.

    Maybe when she starts sitting up on her own she'll be more interested in toys. 

    Thanks Pam! 

  • I know that DS used to do the same thing at that age and I think it was because, like you mentioned, that he wanted the toy to "do" something or entertain him like I would when I played with him.
  • this sounds just like DD.

    She'll play independently on the floor for just a few minutes and then she gets frustrated. She will pick up the toys and then get pissed off when they don't fit inside her mouth.

    Her jumperoo toys entertain her more - but then again, she just tries to put them in her mouth LOL

  • Ok, good. This all makes me feel better. I know that putting everything in their mouth is how babies explore. But jeez, could you play with something for longer than 2.5 seconds without yelling at it. Oy, what a temper she has! I guess it's her Lebanese/Irish blood! Watch out!
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