[stillwaiting]

Hi All,

My son is almost 9 months old and he will not play with very many of his toy's. He seems board. We have tried all kinds of things that we think he may be interested in. He mostly wants to play with the pink baby lotion bottle and other things I don't want him to play with (the TV remote, telephone, cords). Also, he doesn't want to sit in the johnny jumper, exersaucer (sp?), and he hates the swing.

His most favorite thing to do is crawl around and get into EVERYTHING. He is pulling up on everything and is just about ready to start walking. He is very, very active.

He loves books and music and we try to read to him a lot. He is a huge fan of American Idol. He is just mesmerized by the show. I don’t know if it is the singing or all the lights.

Anybody have any advice for me?

[dadfor2]

well, you know what they say...most kids like the box that toy comes in, more then the toy itself.

i have no advice, as for the american idol, some kids are drawn to the music..and at the beginning of the show, the music is pretty intence.....so he could be reacting to that music.

try some non-traditional toys.....like big boxes.....but again, i have no idea, he is very young and he jsut hasnt found out what he likes yet.

they also have these mazes that you can try and he can crawl around in them, that may keep him busy for about 5 minutes....

anyway, just throwing out some ideas.

[Leigh131313]

my son is almost a year old...

He does play with his toys ..but mostly, he just wants to stand. Since he's unable to do that on his own, this means he is always at the coffee table, the couch, or any other thing he can pull himself up to.

He also loves american idol....but its totally the music....he always looks at the tv when there is music on.

I wouldnt worry... my son would rather have the remote, or the cordless phone over ANY toy.

Sounds like your lil guy is alot like mine very cute btw!!

Leigh

editted to add.....although my son does enjoy the baby lotion bottle, he DEFINITELY prefers the penaten tins....he wont sit still for a diaper change until you give them to him.

[amom4life]

Still~
Let him have a kitchen drawer all his own full of plastic lids and other assorted stuff. They love it! And it's kind of tricky because they don't know YOU made the drawer theirs so it's even more fun, but you are in control of what goes in the drawer. It's a win win!

Have a blessed Easter! HE IS RISEN!!
Judy

[skootinalong2]

Judy ~ We have the same kind of drawer. It's funny, but I have had it for about 24 1/2 years. LOL!!!! (my kids are 25, 22, 14 and 2)

Teralyn

[kelleymac]

What they said, plus this: Our son wanted nothing to do with regular toys for a while. He wanted the remote, magazines, paperbacks, etc. I finally went to k-mart and bought two remotes and two cordless phones (super cheap) and made sure that there were no small pieces that could hurt him. I put them in a basket on the floor, and now those belong to him. He loves them and while he'd still love to have "ours" they keep him occupied for a while.

The kitchen cabinet/drawer is also a great idea. Tupperware and pots/pans are the best toys after all.

Finally, music is a huge thing for our son too. He will stop whatever he is doing if the intro music to a TV show comes on, or the stereo is turned on. He usually dances too.

Have fun!
Kelley

[Linny]

Our youngest (fourth infant and seventh child)...was much like this. She still loves to climb and get into everything. (She's now 21months old.)
Regarding the TV....I would limit the TV as much as possible. Studies have shown that too much TV (and some say much of any) before age 2 can do some real 'harm' in terms of ADHD.

But......that said, our daughter (for other reasons) had to have physical therapy, and I talked to the therapist about her climbing and wanting to get into electrical plugs, wires, etc.
She suggested that studies have shown these kids are seeking the stimuli, so to speak. She suggested we have more things to climb on, jumping on the crib mattress (if need be), etc. It seems to help when we can't get outside to play.

Hope this helps you too....

Sincerely,

Linny

[shylagirl]

Well be happy your little is Doing what all kids that age do! LOL! Advice whatever you think is boring he'll love for hour of fun and if you think its fun he'll ignore it! Good luck!

Crystal

[Lovebug]

I think the tone of these posts all read the same...YOUR BABY IS NORMAL!!! Lol. My 14 month old is more entertained with the velcro on his bib than his toys! Lol. Tupperware, measuring cups, and cardboard boxes are all great. And we did the same thing with the remote...picked up a cheap one at Walmart and took the insides out for him to chew on and play with. Good Luck!!

--Renee

[L-A-J-C-R-C]

I agree with everyone else. Teralyn I was sitting here just lol reading that you've had that drawer for 24 years, my oldest is 21 and I've had one since he was about 1. My MIL has had one since my sil was a baby and she's 46 That's a lot of years of tupperware and pot lids taking up their own drawer lol. Kids to love it though.

Try to take advantage of his interest in music. A friend suggested I get my kids Musini and they love it. It's motion activated so the more they move the more it plays, the more they dance lol.

Michelle

[stillwaiting]

Well thank goodness he's normal! I was beginning to wonder (just kidding).

I am going to try:

• the drawer of lids and things he can play with

• Cardboard boxes

• Play remotes and phones (LOVE THIS IDEA! Why didn't I think of this!)

I will limit the TV. I have often wondered if that will effect him later in life.

You guy's have great ideas and thanks for sharing them.

HAPPY EASTER

[Sarah0518]

Yep! Ds is 9mos old and no longer interested ih his toys either. Leave the phone or remotes in reach and he notices INSTANTLY!

Magazines and paper are also big interest. he now has several pieces of mail that are "his", including a Earthlink CD . The grandparents looked at us very oddly when they found it in his toy pile , but ya gotta go with what works. The kitchen drawer is next for us. We are buying cabinet proofing supplies this weekend first.

[angeluv]

Don't be suprised if ds doesn't take to the "Play" remote and telephone. If he takes to them.....that's really good.....you've solved your problem. But my DS still preferred the "real" thing. Check with friends/family to see if they have an old light weight remote and/or telephone they're no longer using. Take the batteries out of course and as for the phone, if it's not cordless make sure you remove the spiral cord and the one that plugs into the wall. If you're concerned with the battery compartment cover to the batteries coming off.....put heavy duty tape around it and that should work. There may be other posters who know of safety hazards I'm not aware of. Ditto to what the other posters said....my son was and still is a busy body and he wasn't mesmerized by many of his toys. He loved and still does love music. I think you've got a normal boy on your hands. Just wait until he gets truly mobile.....you think he's getting into stuff now......!!!!!! That's what boys do.....they like to tinker with things and get into things.....always active. Girls are more apt to sit still and play with their doll or a toy......Boys.......are all about action. Angeluv

[DanniGirl]

Hey girl!

Well S wants to play with everything but her toys too. She'll play with her toys, but 90% of the time she has some non-toy item in her hand. I have to keep a close eye on her. She has a drawer in the kitchen that is all hers to play with and stash her toys in, it seems to help some.

Your little guy is just too cute by the way!