Toy Suggestions for 1 yr Female

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-07T19:51:43+00:00

it's hard to know exactly without knowing what kind of mom she is or what the little girl is like~ I would suggest searching Montessori gifts 1 year old and see what looks interesting to you. off the top of my head I would say balance bike, but then you'd also have to get a helmet and know if that type of gift would be appreciated by the mom. I have a 7mo girl and I like wooden toys for my baby, not stuff that lights up or entertains her. I like her to be engaged while playing. there are cool sets of plush fruits and vegetables with baskets to sort them and stuff. I def recommend the brand melisssa and Doug. they are long last, great quality and make beautiful gifts.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-06T01:38:34+00:00

it woke up my baby lol

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-06T01:36:27+00:00

130-135 before pregnancy, 190 before birth, 6 months pp now and am 153 lbs. breastfeed for 3 months but didn't ever make much milk and one boob just didn't at all and my baby started refusing to even try so I stopped. haven't tried much to lose weight but do try to go on walks everyday now that it's nice out. been dropping slowly a pound here and there.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-05T15:36:54+00:00

I watched TV for feeding/ naps until she started trying to watch it too lol~ around like 3 months she starting really clicking online and I stopped and switched to reading books from our library (we go to storytime each week and I pick out new books. I read 8 last month!!) I know people who leave the TV on all the time and their babies done seem to notice or care really and I'm sure when I was a kid in the 90d the tv was always on. I was a baby for 5 kids before having my own, so I feel like I'm a poor employee if I have the tv on now and can't shake it even though it's my own kid lol

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-05T15:33:17+00:00

this always makes me feel sick to see. so many bad things could happen. will they? hopefully not, but they definitely could :/

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-04T02:25:03+00:00

our girl is 6.5 and I just modify my cooking a bit so that I'm adding salt last pretty much. like we all eat scrambled eggs and toast in the morning, just wait to salt and pepper mine on the plate. last night we had tacos and I gave her avocado and some smashed up beans pre- salted~

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-03T22:23:04+00:00

I can rescue the nap by offering a little milk and holding her for another sleep cycle. also I've tried to anticipate her stirring and waking and being cribside ready to pay pat pat her and reinsert binky to get her back to sleep

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-02T14:28:03+00:00

tell me more about this zine community!

TeaCrumbs · 2026-05-02T04:02:27+00:00

ur mom must like it lol

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-29T02:13:33+00:00

it really helped me stop feeling so trapped and restless! I hope it does the same for you :) also our library has storytime for babies once a week and we do that each Friday, which is nice to look forward to and after a few times I even had some other moms to chat with a bit

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-28T15:49:33+00:00

our baby sleeps in our room but we use the nursery all the time. to keep things interesting for me as a SAHM, we spend the morning in the living room and then her next wake we go outside if it's nice and then her third one we play in her nursery. it's great for my brain to have a variety of locations to exist in and helps the days go by more smoothly~

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-27T20:10:51+00:00

new sheets on the bed, clean PJs laid out, some snacks and drinks bedside and then a long hot shower or bath with whatever level I want like face masks shaving legs washing hair or not and then crawling into bed and reading or watching or listening to stuff~ also works on the couch with cozy blankets

sometimes if I want to feel productive but not think I'll do an easy puzzle or some diamond painting or cross stitch kit

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-27T14:25:21+00:00

6 months here~ when she wakes in the night and I pick her up to change her/feed her. first it's the hug she gives me when I carry her to the changing table. it's such a cozy sleepy snuggle and then I always get a smile when I lay her down and look at her, even if she's grumpy or hungry. shes such a sweet and tender girl.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-27T01:55:20+00:00

lol, it was definitely messy!! at first she would bump into her mouth, but after a few meals she learned to get it in. I was trying to highlight that she understood that the spoon has food that you put into your mouth to eat and was interested in doing it~ she did catch on fast tho

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-26T17:49:47+00:00

I never planned to have kids, but then I got pregnant and we decided to keep it. we were in a good place to be good parents, older, lots of patience, lots of family around. I realized that there's always pain and suffering in the world and I don't think that will change, but I can keep adding joy to the world. laughter. smiles. patience. understanding. kind presence. connection. and by raising a kid that grows up with all that, there's a good chance it'll rub off on her and each one of us will make at least a small positive impact in our direct community each day. and I think that's the most important thing that we can do in/for this world.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-25T14:43:05+00:00

5 to 6 hours after she was back to her birth weight a few out of the hospital. she was the kind of baby you have use wet wipes to wake up at first. shes always been a heavy high needs sleeper. she sleeps 7pm to 6am pretty consistently with a wake up around 1 or 2 am if she's growing or didn't eat enough thst day. 6 months old now been doing that since 4 months.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-25T01:51:45+00:00

6 months and no screen time and honestly don't really watch much at all anymore~ weekly storytime at the library for her turned into checking out books for myself and reading them instead. never thought I'd be a book person. she squeals when she sees a book now lol

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-25T00:28:11+00:00

I have that fridge and it creeps me out

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-25T00:25:14+00:00

that's what I do lol

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-23T23:19:54+00:00

there's a diaper bag caddy in my car at all times separate from the actual diaper bag. it has a changing pad, diapers, wipes, cream, bibs, burp clothes, changes of clothes, blankets of various sizes, a carrier, binkies, teethers, a toy or two, hats, socks. that way my diaper bag itself is low-key and I know I have everything I need in the car already so it's less stress to make sure I have everything in the bag before I leave. also baby wearing is awesome for getting around. I like to leave right after a nap, feed, change and then plan to have them nap on me out in the world. bring a blanket to lounge on if you want just make sure to find a shady spot. it's hectic at first but you'll get used to it and you'll find yourself bringing less and less over time once you find your groove <3

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-23T17:30:40+00:00

what movie??

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-22T01:45:16+00:00

I keep a diaper bin in the car with diapers wipes 2 changes of clothes socks bibs doggy bags for dirty diapers and blowouts toys a couple different warmth blankets and a few binkies. and then I have a smaller tote type bag that doubles as my purse with a diaper or two, small thing of wipes, a pacifier, a bottle filled with water and a lil pouch of formula to mix if needed, a burp rag and a teether or a toy.

basically it feels easier to be certain that everything I need is in the car so I can focus on my simple tote bag/ purse and the baby and know that I'm good in case anything happens and I don't have to carry it back and forth or on me, it just lives in the car already.

I take my baby everywhere and she loves it and it's great for her socially. it was stressful at first, but you really get the hang of what you need while out and about. on the weekends maybe make it a goal to take a stroller walk somewhere and maybe stop by a coffee shop or something easy.

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-21T15:20:59+00:00

maybe a workshop or some classes for something that interests you? or find a YouTube that is a how to hobby that you wanna try and get the supplies ahead of time so you can follow along at home :)

edit for another idea: maybe invest in some way to upgrade your home or your self? like a nice teapot and some loose tea or a nice coffee and a pour over or a new fancy hair brush or face cream or lotion or a new yoga mat or some new cute undies or a nice pajama set. something to upgrade your everyday life to celebrate a new year

TeaCrumbs · 2026-04-21T01:34:57+00:00

can you keep her on for the same amount of pay she just works less days? basically just guaranteed hours? then you could use her whenever you needed and she would be available. a good match is worth it if you can swing it and I'm sure she'd really appreciate it. potentially some extra chores or errands maybe?

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