Stimulation

If your son is bored, he'll let you know! You however, might enjoy a little more company and stimulation. I remember feeling both too exhausted to do anything and at the same time insanely bored during those first couple of months. If you can, find an ECFE class nearby with other new parents or get out to a playgroup. There's a meetup group for mom's in the twin cities that you could check out, too. It can be pretty overwhelming to leave the house with a brand new baby, but it's so nice to connect with other people who are in the same boat.

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Newborns certainly spend alot of time staring into space. If he is not fussing then he is perfectly content to do so. Count your blessings! Simply having him in the room with you while you do normal stuff can stimulate him. Talk to him, read to him, show him highly contrasted toys/pictures. There are special black/white picture books. My son loved the red/white/black Tiny Love Activity Gym. He would lie under there and gaze at the different toys and pictures.

They can easily get overstimulated, too. So if he gets fussy while doing some of this stuff, just let him be. I think we feel like we need to always entertain our children, especially when we are at home with them all day. But really, a good balance between "playing" with them and also letting them entertain themselves is very healthy.

Being out of the womb is stimulation for a 1 month old. Don't fret, he's fine, consider yourself lucky that he's happy to sit in a ricker staring up at ducks that move in a circle! It won't be too long before he'll want more than that. Babies aren't babies for long so enjoy the moment while it lasts, they are short lived!

Congrats on your first baby, you're probably doing much better than you give yourself credit for. Most of us have no idea what we're doing either! lol!

I agree with to much stimulation...he should let you know by either getting cranky, crying or squirmy if its been to much. Get out some new toys or items for him to look at. books are great (board books even better so they dont rip), he may be young but not to young for books. Get him laying on his back with toys overhead, belly time playing with toys. Those cheap plastic rings are great, it gives them something to hold/grasp. Music and massage, baby yoga, great for both mom and baby. Lights, different colors, blinking, etc. That should help. Also, get outside or go walk around the mall, that will help both of you with a change of scenery and other people. Im sure you are doing just fine with your new baby. Have fun!

I think it's fine. You don't want to overstimulate your baby. Some solo play, reading, looking at object, or into space should be just fine.