What is play?

Play Basic

Play is “any spontaneous or organized activity that provides enjoyment, entertainment, amusement or diversion.” In simpler terms, it’s a time when we are:

  • Having fun

  • Being creative and spontaneous

  • Creating original ideas and acting on them

  • Engaged and concentrated

Baby can play at any age! Play is a great way to promote motorsensory,communication and social-emotional development—so it can start as soon as baby comes home. Of course, play will look different as they age, but here’s a look at early play with baby.

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