5 Ways to Occupy Your Baby Without Driving Yourself Insane

Repost from PopSugar
Written by Kate Schweitzer

Isn't it funny how you await the arrival of your baby for so long, and then when your bundle of joy finally gets here, it just takes a few weeks before you're feeling a bit, well, bored?

The ladies over at What's Up Moms are able to admit that hanging out with a newborn who can't do very much can be a mindless task, and they came up with five suggestions for how to keep babies occupied . . . while occupying themselves as well.

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Some of the ideas are expected — we've all had a Top 40 dance party in the living room while our newborn pretends not to be embarrassed — but a few are downright clever. Watch the video to see how to keep babies entertained while you have a mommy-and-me spa day, finish some chores without feeling neglectful, and turn your next phone call into an educational experience.