Mountain - Build a small mountain out of blankets and pillows with an incline. Put baby on tummy on the slope side, then hide behind the other side. This is great for peekaboo and to help baby master crawling.
Different Textures – Crawling is now the newest fun game for your baby and you can help broaden his world by letting him explore different textures. Lay a welcome mat, bath mat, towel and fleecy blanket in the yard or grassy park area and let him crawl across each surface. Crawl with your baby and describe each surface as you crawl “Rough welcome mat”, “Fuzzy blanket” to help your baby learn the differences.
Clapping– Clapping hands are an absolute delight to your baby and this is a fun game to play together with her. Chant this poem as you move her hands according to the directions in the poem.“Clap, clap, clap your hands, Make a pretty sound.
Clap, clap, clap your hands, Wave them all around.
Clapping on your belly, Clapping on your knee
Clapping is so much fun For Baby and Me!” You can also do pattycake some more.
Voice Games – Telephone games are a favorite baby game and can help your baby learn important verbal and social skills. Talk into the phone and then hand it to him and let him talk. Some cell phones have speaker phone options, or voice recording options that can be a great way for your baby to actually hear your voice talking to him from the phone!
Movement Baby Games – Use a big blow-up beach ball or exercise ball to roll your baby around on (carefully supporting him so he doesn't fall of course). Place him on top on his stomach for fun flying and bouncing games! He will love the bouncing, flying feeling of this movement game. You can chant a poem to your baby.
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Firefly - Get a working flashlight. Using dark or heavy paper, cut out the shape of a bug (like a firefly) and tape it to the lens of the flashlight. Get comfortable in a room and turn out the lights. Then turn on the flashlight and wiggle it to get baby's attention. Then let baby crawl to get the firefly. Move it as soon as baby gets there.
Toe Games – This great baby game idea came from Jackie Silberg's “Games to Play with Babies” and is a fun toe game to play. Sing the following to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and rub or wiggle each toe in turn as you sing through the song.“Rub, rub, toe, toe, rub, rub, toe.
Rub, rub, toe, toe, rub, rub, toe”
Warning: Your baby may enjoy this game so much you will be sick of the song far before he is!
Bath Game – This one uses a small washcloth or sponge for your baby to play with. Let him hold one sponge while you hold another and teach him his body parts, washing himself. Ask your baby, “Do you want to wash your belly?” and then help him wash his belly. Either play matching games by washing his belly first and then encourage him to do the same, or later, ask the question and encourage him to respond correctly on his own.
Sign Language – Baby word games now take on more importance as your baby becomes an expert at communicating her desires and observations about the world around her. Most babies can learn basic words and baby signs by this age and use them with ease. Explore the idea of playing baby sign language games with your baby – always saying the words and doing the motions at the same time. Remember, the more you respond to your baby's communication attempts the quicker she will learn new words.
Daddy & Mommy Jungle Gyms – Lay on the floor on your back and let your baby come and jump on your chest. Try sitting him on your feet and lifting him up into the air. You can hold his chest or arms and he can grasp your legs to make this game safe.
Baby Sounds – Babies love to make noises and explore musical instruments so play lots of music games. Musical instruments can be store bought or homemade but place some “drums” on the floor and show your baby how hitting them can create different sounds! What a fun game! Also make rattles by putting dry rice and beans in a closed container.
Blanket Games – Blanket games can be fun at this age as your baby is confident enough and physical enough to play safely (Newborns should never be left unsupervised with thick comforters or heavy blankets that can smother them in their sleep). Lay on the floor with your baby and cover yourself completely with the blanket. Let your baby find you and shout “Peek-A-Boo” or “Gotcha!” when they uncover you. Then toss the blanket lightly over her and let her uncover herself (you may need to help her the first few times) and watch how delighted she is at this hide-and-seek game.
Singing Baby Games – Another fun bath-time song, this one is to the tune of “Here we Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush” and can be used to clean your baby from head to toe. “This is the way we wash our legs, wash our legs, wash our legs. This is the way we wash our legs to make ourselves so clean.” Repeat the song changing the words with each verse until you've cleaned your baby completely! See additional tips for music and babies.
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