Play ideas for newborns- 4 month olds
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Babies learn from their experiences, they learn from everything that they do in their day, from every activity that they do.
All things that are in their day such as bathing, having their nappy changed, feeding or just talking to them as you go about your day help them to learn about their world and is in effect play for them at this age.
Being able to practice their newly acquired skills or practice skills to conquer is how a baby learns but is play to them too.
Exploring their world, finding out about their world and their surroundings; and all the people in it is their definition of play.
Common suggestions
- Colourful mobiles
- Curtains or things they can see blowing in the wind
- A variety of sounds
- Toys that play music such as musical mobiles/toys
- Toys they can chew on
- Books
- Child mirror (ones that are specifically for children and unbreakable)
- Rattles, keys, etc
- Toys that make noise as you move them
- Toys with lights
- Cuddle and rocking so that they are close to you and can feel your heartbeat
- Moving and rocking with the baby- dancing, etc
- Letting them reach and hold onto your finger, or other objects, by dangling them in front of them
- Placing baby on the floor both on both their tummy and back and lying them on different materials and textures
- Sing songs or talk to them while you are doing things to keep them interested and it will keep them entertained
- Looking into their face and talking to them
- Attention- talking to them playing with them, etc is the most important at this age.
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.
