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Awww, Hun don't feel bad. I did the same thing with my second child. My 1st was sooo fussy if I didn't hold her all the time and then my second was just in love with his bouncy seat. I swear he stared at it from across the room. They have hit their milestones at the same times too. I tried to play with him and give him his "tummy time" but it just made him angry. Stick with what works. If she's content and enjoys it you are doing nothing wrong. Wait until she gives you clues that she wants to play (and trust me, she WILL!!). Just try to talk to her as much as possible and let her know you are there. Thats all you can do. Enjoy it!

I felt the same exact way. Don't feel guilty. As long as your baby is happy and loved she will be fine. You are just a first time mom, I think we over read and freak out that our kids are going to be behind the learning curve. Just have fun with her. Good Luck!

I think that you are doing everything any other mother would do. I am a Discoery Toys consultant which are educational games, books, puzzles, and toys for children. They are great the items range in age from birth to 8 years old. If you are interested let me know and I can suggest some things or you can visit the web site www.discoverytoysinc.com
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While you are holding her read a book. That is one of the best things to do when they are so little. I have 4 boys and when we sit down to read I make sure all of them are next to me even the 3 month old. Also mobiles and music are very good at this age.

There's not much that a 7 week old can really do but what you mentioned. However, in the next month things will change. Use a lot of red, black and white things to get her attention now... that's all they can see. It also needs to be within 12 inches of her in order for her to focus in on it. We bought a red, black and white gyminee mat that had some red, white and black toys and chain links that hung from it. Our baby girl loved that as one of her first "toys" and started being interested in it around 3 months. But, no, you aren't crazy!!! Don't worry so much, she'll grow into playing. They usually don't get interested in actual "playing" with their "toys" until around 4-5 months.

Oh C., you are doing everything right, you love your child and if there is something better than that I dont know what it could be!!!
Hold her, talk to her, it is never to early to read to your child, just talk so she can hear you, you might not get a verbal response, but guarantee that she will be verbal later if you talk to her now. Learning starts that young, but you don't need toys to interact, just by holding her and talking, singing, that is enough for now, the rest will come later don't rush it, your doing great. And never think you ask too many questions, it is the best way to learn!

7 week olds don't do a whole lot other than sleep and poop and drool. It's good to give them "dancing time" and "Tummy time" but other than that, they just need love and sleep sleep sleep. Just make sure she has the opportunity to roll around and gain some muscles for when she's ready to walk. Andgive her lots of hugs and kisses...

Even if she is in a bouncer, swing, whatever, you can still interact with her. Just simply sing while cleaning. Talk to her while washing dishes. You don't have to be holding her to interact with her. They make great listeners!

It's first time mom jitters, trust me. My son is 14 months old, and I still feel like I'm not doing enough. You had a response from a Discovery Toys consultant before. I just wanted to let you know that these are great toys, they're based on education and they concentrate on having parents and children or children and children working together. They go from birth through grade school and we also have some for adults. You can look at my website or contact me and I will send you a catalog. Good luck with everything and just enjoy life. Because they are the most precious thing there is. Remember, she's just beginning life, just take it one day at a time.....AND GET SOME SLEEP, SLEEP WHEN SHE SLEEPS. That's the most important. The more your rested, the more patience you will have. Let me know if I can be of anymore assistance. ____@____.com www.discoverytoyslink.com/amandamannon