How can you amuse a 4 month old?

Cut out the TV. I also have a 4 month old who does not like to amuse herself and I wouldn't dream of putting her in front of the TV until she's at least 2 years old!

I read to her, dance around the house, go for lots of walks and errands. We also play on the floor together and in the evening, when she gets fussy, I put her in a carrier.

4 months is still a hard age, better days are ahead! When my son was 4 months, we bought him a bebePod to practice his sitting, but he was sitting at 4 1/2 months so we didn't get much use out of it. Still, it'd be something new for your little one, and is not very expensive. Another alternative would be getting an exersaucer. Ours was a lifesaver. At 4 months my son was learning to spin around in his and loved playing and looking at the toys on it. It's easy to take into different rooms too so you can still get things done in the kitchen etc. Other than that, our biggest lifesaver was playing music in the house. My son enjoyed it, and it helped to keep me sane during those long, lonely days. We also did a lot of baths around then because my son loved it, and it helped to pass the time. My dog helped us out too because she'd run around him in circles and keep his attention.

& give her time with the rice cereal... it took my son a month til he really got used to it and enjoyed it. I know it's hard when you're frustrated and she's cranky, but try to still cherish these weeks... they'll be gone before you know it. Good luck :-)

I know how you feel! My 4 month old gets bored easily too. Have you tried taking her out for a very long walk? My son either falls asleep during a walk, or spends the whole time just looking about. I stop to show him things, like flowers or dogs, and he seems quite content to do this. He also loves going shopping as there's so much new stuff to see. Or how about the park? I know she's too small for the swings etc, but my son loves to sit and watch the older children play. Or how about story time at your local library? She might be a bit too young for that, but it will get you out of the house for a bit.

Oh I remember those days! I tried everything. Slow twinkling christmas lights worked for my baby and then a friend told me that she played the music that was played in the labor and delivery room so I tried that and the strangest little look came across my daughters face then she slept for a long while.

My daughter is 10 now and we still play that music while she does her homework or when she starts acting like a little smart *** and it calms her in a way I would have never imagined. Hey, it works for me too, by making me "push" to get things done around the house. weird huh?

Try buying a maya sling. You can wear your baby and still get things done around the house. Its not like you are always holding them, but you are. My 4 month old son is the same way and a lady at my lactation group told me that babies that are "sling babies" are happier and sleep better at night. Its like they don't stress about where momma is. Go to www.mayawrap.com I think that is the website. I bought mine on ebay for cheaper. It was a total lifesaver. Now life is alot easier. good luck momma bear.

aww, my daughter was the same way ! try the baby einstein videos. they were seriously my life savor. & also as a new mom myself, read the book baby laughs. you'll feel better about the whole situation. how about walks? well actually i don't know where your from, so that may not be a good idea lol. i'm here in florida. if you need any advice on anything or just to vent. you can email me =)

simpliix3cute@hotmail.com

i think you paying her a lot of attention, remember babies know when they get a way with something and i think she know you trying everything that's why she keep doing that, ignore her when she cries, as long as you know she don't need anything or she sick or something, just ignore her he eventually will feel tired and fall sleep or stop crying other wise she will keep doing that over and over, good luck