How many times a week/day do you go out and about with your little one?
What sorts of things do you do?
Emma and I try and get out every day even if it's just for a walk. I think it's best for my sanity!. But mostly we either meet up with friends for a cuppa, catch up with Nanna or go to the local shopping centre and window shop (cos Mummy can't afford to buy everything in sight :eek: ). So basically we do something everyday within reason and inbetween her feed and sleep times. So sometimes going out is her play time.

Yes, I am also sad to hear of Belinda's passing. I even cried. So very sad

Got some interesting information off a friend who went to a sleep crash course for two hours to she how she can settle bubs during the day. It's to do with your babys arms and hands and their signs. I will type it in point form as it's easier:

1. When the arms are down by their side it usually means they are relaxed and just want to chill out. Maybe read a book to them, sit them in a rocker near a window etc

2. When they have their arms around the middle of their body with their hands outstretched it means they are awake and ready to play

3. When they bring their arms to their head, hands closed or rubbing their eyes they are telling you to stop and put me to bed because they are tired.

I have been watching these signs with Emma and it seems to be true. The first point is usually after Emma's feed and she is "milk drunk" so rather than getting her all excited, I usually just hold her or put her in her chair and talk to her. The second one is definately true when we play with her toys and make silly noises and grunts. She laughs her head off when I am being silly and kicks her little legs and throws her arms about. And the third is definately true and I usually get an hour or two sleep out of her when she does this.

Does this happen for you guys??