Not much child/child interaction is this ok?

Hi everyone, since my little man has started to reach one i have noticed that he gets so excited when other kids are around i.e. cousins or friends kids. He sees other kids up to 4 times a week, other times once a week. Is this enough as i am a stay at home mum and he is the only child? I have started to feel sorry for him as i notice he plays by himself for long hours, i do join in with him but i think he can tell the difference between me and a child. I am in a mothers group and see these girls on a weekly basis. :wall:

Sounds fine for me, They need time away from kids too I think. Seth doesn't get much interaction with other kids but seeing as he's the second child he has a sibling so it isn't too bad. I do a bit of work with the P&F at school so when that happens he gets to interact with kids, and we visit friends every so often. Seth too likes to interact with others, but he's also very independent and most of the time prefers his own company over mummy's.

I think you're doing wonderfully when it comes to socialising :)

*hugs*
Cailin

From what you have said I think the amount of time your son spends aroud other children is fine, If he plays well around other children but enjoys his own company at home then thats all that matters.

I feel little ones need to be around other kids to learn how to interact but if they are only children they are used to being by them selves, My eldest was an only child for twelve years, she is now a well adjusted ( Very social )teen she also had cotact with cosins and a few friends kids when she was small.

Thanks girls, that is great to hear someone else say it is perfectly fine! I guess i am so paranoid.... first time mum!

i think you are doing a wonderful job too! and you are certainly giving him plenty of socialising opportunities.

my 13mth old son also likes to watch kids, he is fascinated by them, particularly older kids that run around a lot and scream! so sometimes, i take him to a playground (even though he cant use much of the equipment), or to an indoor play centre, or to the pool to have a swim and he watches other kids there. he loves it! he's not directly interacting with them, but just watching.

just a thought! ;)

Thanks leanne, will do ... go idea!

Wow, Lieby sees other babies and toddlers 4-5 times a week and I was thinking that was a bit much (although he is a bit younger)! He likes seeing the same babies - on Mondays, Thursdays and some Sundays he smiles at and reaches for Dan and Jessica, on Wednesday he adores Mia and on Friday he gives Olli a Look (those two are so funny, sizing each other up all the time!). When you introduce a new baby he's not so keen - I think it is the familiarity he likes as much as seeing and playing near other babies.

I think you're doing really well - I really should call SiL today and get Lieby and Niece together soon! It's so important to know your cousins.