It may not seem like it, but from the very moment a baby is born, they are learning and absorbing everything around them. That is why it is important to partake in activities with your baby to provide a solid foundation for learning and, at the same time, promote lasting parent-child relationships.  Here are some activities you can do with your 0-6 month-old infant.
 
INFANT SIT-UPS
What to Do: This fun game is a good way to exercise neck muscles. Lay your infant on a soft blanket, facing up. Hold on to his hands and wrists, then count, "One, two, three, up!" Gently pull him to a sitting position. Gently lower him back down to the lying position, then repeat.
Skills Learned: Social development, trust, upper body strength

What to Do: Infants love to kick their little legs. Place your infant, face up, on a blanket on the floor, and hold a plastic plate or pillow within easy reach of her legs. You may need to guide her feet to the object at first. When contact is made, your infant will feel the object and be excited with you as you praise her. Once your infant understands the game, it will be fun to practice repeatedly.

Skills Learned: Body awareness, eye-foot coordination, listening

What to Do: It's stretching time! Put a favorite toy just beyond your child's reach. Let him stretch to get the toy.

Skills Learned: Sensory development

What to Do: Your child may be very interested in observing moving objects. Take him outside or stand by a window to see the tree branches moving in the wind, the birds flying in the yard, and the wind chimes moving. Talk to your child all about what you see.

Skills Learned: Visual tracking

What to Do: Children love to touch anything in sight. Put a number of objects that your child can pick up on a blanket. See how many objects she picks up. You can also sit your baby on your lap and hand her the objects. Observe how long she holds on to them.

Skills Learned: Visual development, tactile stimulation, gross motor

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