All the time I find myself wondering what it is the baby does for fun in there. What keeps him/her entertained?
Well this post is to give you some ideas on keeping your baby in the swing of things!
--Bust out those big headphones and turn on the Toddler Pandora! The reason I say to use headphones is because, that way you won't have to hear your ABC's 100 times before your baby gets here. Trust me when I say at first it will be fun, but after the third time your listening to children's songs without a baby present it will get old. Switch it up sometimes! I like to let BabyBite listen to Mozart, Erykah Badu, Floetry, Gold Panda, Kid Cudi, Mos Def, Tupac, Beethoven, The Peanuts Soundtrack, RENT, Chanting Monks, and sometimes I even sing little made up songs! Don't turn it up too loud though, those are still baby ears!
--The above tip also works with kid shows! I like to kick it old school personally. Blues Clues, The Wiggles, The Big Comfy Couch, Bear in the Big Blue House, Reading Rainbow, Puzzle Place, Arthur, Franklin, Little Bear, Little Bill, etc. All that good stuff that teaches them the fundamentals, develops their mental growth, and are all around good shows!
--Pull out that book you loved as a kid! Lately I've been reading A Wrinkle In Time to BabyBite! Reading a book introduces them to your voice! Plus once the baby gets here a lot of parents are going to start that baby talk thing. Right now is your chance to introduce them to real words.
--Have your mom, dad, partner, and best friends talk to your tummy! Your baby will hear those voices the most, most likely. So go ahead get the baby ready for them. Let them tell stories, or just say 'Hey'. Sooner or later your baby will start to respond, and you family and friends will love it! It'll be like having a conversation!
--Show that belly some affection! Get to rubbin a few circles around where you think your babies back is. Specially when he/she is sitting around just gangsta leanin on your bladder. Maybe rub a little cocoa butter for the stretch marks. Your baby will cuddle into your hand, and feel the love. Plus it has to be soothing. How many times do you remember your mom or dad rubbing your back? How comforting and loved did it make you feel? Exactly!
--Dance! I don't mean like get down and party. I mean do a little pregnant jig. I do all the time! At work, home, on the train, walking down the street, etc. It not only boosts your mood, but it gives you that outwards appearance of sheer happiness! Who wants to see a sad pregnant woman? No one! Plus all of those happy vibes you give out, you're also giving to your little one! They might even begin to move with you, and do their own little jig! I will warn you though, the bigger you get the less movement you'll be able to manage.
--Lastly, tell them about all the fun things you can't wait to do with them. I tell BabyBite everyday that I can't wait to take him/her to the park, go to amusement parks, have birthday parties, etc. Get the baby excited to be out in the world. Let them know that there is more to life than just the womb. At this point in life they have to know that you're not in there so there must be something else, but they don't know what it is. It's like having little conversations with your baby. Ask them what they want to do. Now of course you won't get an answer but I'm sure they'll appreciate the thought!
Of course there are other things you can do, but each baby is different. Try new things. if you find something that works for you, feel free to comment!
Enjoy ladies!
Have Fun!
---MamaBite---
