Leave baby on playmat gym to rest

Am i a bad mom. Im a ftm, baby is 9 weeks old. Baby’s wake period is way longer now he barely nap during the day(sleep longer at night). I do talk to baby often & do tummy time atleast once a day. This is why i get more tired during the day. There are times when i just put him on the playmat gym for him( the one with toys hanging and piano music for his leg to kick) to play by himself while i rest for a bit beside him. But i feel guilty. As im supposed to be engaged in it too? Or is it normal to leave baby on playgym for half an hour or so to rest. I would place the playmat gym on my bed beside me (i wont sleep and definitely supervised). #firsttimemom

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LEAVE its ok. baby no need stimulate all the time! they need to learn to wait and also to process their environment and be independent in playing. half an hour is reasonable! what's the alternative? put ipad or TV for them to watch while u rest? You are doing a good job already!