When you have a new baby at home, sometimes life feels like a daily (and nightly) grind.
You feel like all you do is change diapers, feed, and burp.
You get very little sleep, all while your body is recovering from childbirth.
Of course, you are in love with your new little one, but you may feel like there is something more.
There are some great first baby activities to take part in with your little one.
First of all, take a nap together.
If you have both had some sleep, you will be refreshed and refocused when you wake up.
The reason they do not sleep all night is because they are hungry, but they make up for it by sleeping during the day.
Even though you are not used to sleeping during the day, give it a try.
It is a great activity to enjoy with your baby! Other great first baby activities are reading books.
You may feel like your baby does not care about the story, and you are right to an extent.
However, all babies love to hear their parents' voice.
Do not feel like you have to read a children's book to them, especially when they are this little.
Read aloud from your book or magazine if you want to.
At this age, they just enjoy listening to your voice.
If you are feeling musical, then sing to them.
Babies love music, too.
Again, do not feel like you have to sing a kids' song; sing whatever comes to mind.
One of the most difficult things about being a new parent is feeling trapped in your house.
To remedy this, go outside with baby.
This may not be a great idea if your baby is premature or very young.
But if your doctor has given you the okay to go outside, then by all means do so.
One of the best first baby activities is showing baby the world outside.
You and baby will enjoy a change of scenery, and you will get some exercise as a bonus.
Does your baby get tummy time everyday? A lot of new babies do not enjoy this time, but it is important to at least make the attempt.
Put a soft blanket on the floor with some toys baby likes.
Then gently place baby on his stomach.
This new position will allow baby to strengthen their neck muscles, which are the muscles they use in sitting up and crawling.
Even though the early baby days are tough, you are developing a great bond with your new child.
So try to persevere through the endless diapers and nighttime feedings.
To break up your day and strengthen your bond, try some of these great first baby activities today.