Do you have a baby carrier?
I also put bub in her high chair nearby when I am cooking dinner. She likes being near the action
We have a carrier "lillebaby" and before that we used a fabric one. he likes being in the carrier only when I walk outside where he can look and see the world. At home he might be in the carrier if I put him to sleep there, if he is awake he won't stay there for long.

High chair?