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Play ideas for 4-8 months

Posted by admin
/ January 5, 2012 / Leave a comment

what to do…to do….some ideas that will have them entertained

  • Carry baby different ways- i.e. with their face facing out, hold baby over your shoulder, etc so they can see the world in various ways
  • Place them in various positions- i.e. sitting, lying across your legs, etc
  • Peek-a-boo
  • Lots of tummy time
  • Pulling and pushing games- rolling a ball, tug of war with a toy in fun, etc
  • A tactile experience- allows them to play and feel various materials
  • Play games that make lots of noise or where you play hide and seek with a toy
  • Toys that they can start to hold/grasp
  • Toys that they can put in their mouth
  • Teething rings/toys
  • Mobile toys- ones that you can get to move
  • Activity centres
  • A rug with various materials to feel and some that make noises as touched
  • Noisy toys- ones with sirens, etc
  • Room to move.

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