Play ideas for 3-8 months
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Play for babies is all about repeating what they have learnt or a attempting to conquer they will explore their world at this point by touching, holding, mouthing, feeling.
Between 3-8 months babies have learnt a great deal and now it comes down to practice makes perfect. Allowing them to practice is the best way they can continue to learn.
Babies explore their world at this age by touching, holding, mouthing and feeling. They will use their hands and will look, shake, etc. Toys that can be favourites at this age are ones that make noise, that are bright and colourful.
Suggestions
- Rattles: the more colourful the better
- 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.
- Household utensils that can be used to make noise
- Stacking toys
- Toys that make noises such as ones with bells, shaker type and so on
- Musical toys
- Books: board or ‘plastic’ books that are tough.
Renae (Seriously Kids)
Renae is the founder & CEO of SK who has been working with families for decades. Her educational background and experience in the Early Childhood sector, as well as Social Science and Community Services has provided a broad base to her approach which focuses on balancing the informative but never at the expense of providing an entertaining read. From working in the private setting, not for profit, as well as government agencies and at times combining her love of travel and work on a global scale, she is also a mum who has experienced the poo blowouts, the shopping tantrums and the sleepless nights.
