You know what no one ever tells you when you're pregnant? How exactly you're supposed to keep a small child entertained for hours upon hours every single day. Sure, they nap and they eat, but after the first six weeks or so, they become a lot more like tiny humans. And humans need entertaining—just ask the creators of cable television and the internet.
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Babies need a bit of stimulation to grow and develop properly, and providing those things largely falls on parents. But honestly, once you settle into a routine, being home can get kind of boring for us parents too. Whether you're a full-time stay-at-home parent or a full-time working parent with just a few days or hours to fill, the prospect of spending 12 or so hours a day engaging your tiny companion can be overwhelming. So here are a few fun ideas to fill the time: