Find activities, milestones, and games based on baby’s date of birth
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Activities at Week 54
- Balloon Time: Blow up a balloon. Let baby chase it around the room. Baby may be able to sit and catch the balloon if tossed directly to them. Always stay with baby in case the balloon pops. Helps baby practice using balance while coordinating movements needed to catch and throw.
- Toy Offering: Offer toys for baby to hold while standing so they have to practice balancing without using their hands. Helps baby with balance and coordination.
- Sponge Fun: Add sponges to baby’s bath time. Sponges come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Let baby squeeze and soak the sponges. Helps baby strengthen their hands.
It’s Important to Remember:
The activities listed over these next few months are designed to help your baby as they move towards the following eighteen month milestones.
If you are concerned that your baby isn’t meeting these milestones by eighteen months, trust your instincts and talk to your healthcare professional.
Milestones
13-18 Month Motor Milestones
Motor Milestones
- Walks independently
- Squats to pick up a toy
- Stacks two objects
13-18 Month Sensory Milestones
Sensory Milestones
- Helps with getting dressed/undressed
- Has a regular sleep schedule
- Eats an increasing variety of foods
13-18 Month Communication Milestones
Communication Milestones
By 15 months:- May use 5-10 words
- Combines sounds and gestures
- Imitates simple words and actions
- Consistently follows simple directions
- Shows interest in pictures
- Can identify 1-2 body parts when named
- Understands 50 words
- Responds to questions
- Repeats words overheard in conversation
- Continues to produce speech-like babbling
- Points at familiar objects and people in pictures
- Understands “in” and “on”
- Responds to yes/no questions with head shake/nod
13-18 Month Feeding Milestones
Feeding Milestones
- Increases variety of coarsely chopped table foods
- Holds and drinks from a cup