Engaging babies in the right activities can make a significant difference in a baby's development. The following article provides some brain-boosting baby games and activities that can help stimulate their minds and develop motor skills.
Floor and Tummy Time Activities
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Stacking Blocks: Introduce your baby to building and knocking down block towers. Soft stacking blocks are great to avoid injuries.
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Black-and-White Toys: High-contrast toys and books help develop vision and pattern recognition.
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Peek-a-Boo: A classic game that never gets old. It helps with social development and understanding object permanence.
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Musical Instruments: Playing with baby musical instruments or even household items like pots and spoons can stimulate auditory senses and motor skills.
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Sensory Baggies: Fill a zip-top baggie with water or whipped cream and some colorful objects. This helps with sensory exploration.
Highchair Activities
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Puppet Shows: Use hand or finger puppets to entertain and engage your baby.
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Suction Toys: Stick these toys on highchair trays to keep your baby busy.
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Edible Finger Paint: Let your baby explore colors and textures with homemade edible finger paint.
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Tissue Paper Tearing: Give your baby a piece of tissue paper to tear and explore textures.
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Wooden Utensils: Let your baby bang wooden spoons together or on the highchair.
Reading and Books
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Board Books: Durable and perfect for babies to gnaw on and flip through.
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Interactive Books: Books with poke-able dots or finger puppets can be very engaging.
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Crinkle Books: Books that make crunchy noises are fun and stimulating.
Other Engaging Activities
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Sing Nursery Rhymes: Your baby loves hearing your voice and singing helps with language development.
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Dance Party: Dance with your baby to your favorite tunes.
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Explore a Treasure Box: Fill a basket with toys and let your baby explore.
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Bath Time Fun: Use bath toys to make bath time a sensory experience.
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Bubble Play: Use a bubble wand or machine to mesmerize your baby with bubbles.
Further Reading
Writing Observations For Babies
Art With Babies and Toddlers
Language Development for Babies 12-24 months
Social and Emotional Development for Babies 12-24 months
Christmas Activities For Babies And Toddlers
Separation Anxiety In Babies and Toddlers
Infant And Toddler Pedagogy
Cognitive Development for Babies 12-24 months
Outdoor Play With Babies
Fine Motor Development for Babies 12-24 months
Reference:
25 Brain-Boosting Baby Games and Activities, MSN