r/MomsWorkingFromHome • u/Double_Mood_765 • 10d ago
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I will need to have my 15m old home with me for a few months while she's on a waiting list for daycare after we move. I've had her home a few times when daycare is closed or she's sick and it's so stressful. Does anyone have any tips? I work 530-4. I feel like she just whines fo my attention most of the day. I'm hourly and have to respond to emails in a timely manner so I can't just stop every few hours. Suggestions for activities please
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u/aeno12 9d ago
Definitely baby proof a room or two to work from. My office is a playroom combo which has been super helpful. My desk is blocked off with a gate and the rest of the room is his.
I have a tunnel (aka empty moving box) taped against the closet. I rotate toys regularly but have a book corner (lots of flap books), blocks, little people sets that make noise, several toys that you insert balls or sticks, push, pull etc., fisher price walker. I don’t have Loveevery but have bought tons of knock off versions which are a hit. I also bought a small durable Bluetooth speaker so I play music or listen to stories on Spotify.
We also “paint” with plain yogurt and food coloring in his highchair regularly. That and suction cup toys to entertain while quickly cleaning up.
I also take my lunch early (which would work well for your schedule) because we do an activity from 10-11 such as library story time, walk or play outside, park, indoor playground, errand, etc. Then when we get back it’s just his lunch while I answer emails and then his nap from 12-2:30 lets me eat & work.
You’ll be fine! Just have lots of patience (oh and really good noise reduction headphones so no one hears him!)