Eleanor is 5 1/2 months old, and is about 17lbs. I wear her most of the day, it has become our sort of default. I'm working from home now, so she just chills in her moby (I totally need a new carrier!) for the morning, then naps in her crib. She nurses in her sling about half the time.
Last week, we were visiting a friend who has a son just a few weeks older than Ellie, and he was on the floor, in a swing, in a bumbo or in his play gym pretty much all day. He is a happy and sweet kid, and developmentally seems right on course, as does our Ellie.
Should I aim to have her on the floor for a set amount of time each day? Will she miss out on important lessons and experiences by being worn 90% of the day?
Last week, we were visiting a friend who has a son just a few weeks older than Ellie, and he was on the floor, in a swing, in a bumbo or in his play gym pretty much all day. He is a happy and sweet kid, and developmentally seems right on course, as does our Ellie.
Should I aim to have her on the floor for a set amount of time each day? Will she miss out on important lessons and experiences by being worn 90% of the day?
. I think FOR US (my style of interaction and habits) wearing her led to talking to her which really did make a difference, b/c she got verbal early and that makes life so much easier, when you know what they want and can help them. Also, she'd still get cranky at the end of the day around then, and a wrap and some swaying = happy family!
