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Games for Your 31 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Creeping and Crawling: Baby may be rocking back and forth on tummy towards items of interest. Encourage movement by placing toys around baby where they must move to reach them. Helps baby learn to crawl. Sitting Up to Play: Since baby can sit independently, sit on the floor and roll a ball to baby. Encourage … Continued

Parents’ Guide to How Playing Outside Helps Development

Is there anything better than spending a beautiful day outside? When you and your child play outside, they get more than just fresh air; they get to explore a brand new environment, hear new sounds, see new sights, and interact with new people! Watch to learn more about the benefits of playing outside. Looking for … Continued

Games for Your 30 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

It’s All in the Knees: Position baby to straddle your leg so their feet are flat on the floor and knees are bent. Gently push down on baby’s knees so they start to feel weight through their legs and feet. Helps baby practice sitting balance and get feet ready for standing. Wet Washcloth: Put a … Continued

Games for Your 29 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Shadow-Puppet Play: Use your hands to make shadow puppets for baby. Talk and sing as you move your fingers up and down while baby watches the talking shadow! Helps baby develop visual tracking skills. Baby’s First Teacher: You are your baby’s first teacher. Show them how to use toys in different ways, such as banging … Continued

Games for Your 28 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Moo and Baa: Use animal sounds when playing or reading to baby. Point out a picture of an animal then make the sound that animals make: “A cow goes moo,” “A sheep goes baa”.Helps baby learn to listen to different types of sounds. Name Game: Point to the different parts of your face and name … Continued

Games for Your 27 Week Old Baby | 7-9 Month Games

Sign Language: Use hand movements along with associated words to teach baby to communicate with gestures. Even if baby can’t speak yet, they can learn how to sign they want more or are all done! Helps baby develop early communication skills. Blow More Raspberries: Try blowing raspberries again. This time, baby may blow raspberries and … Continued

How to Make Slime

*Making slime is recommended for ages 4 and older* Who doesn’t love slime? Slime is a great way for kids to engage in sensory play, get creative, and learn to follow directions. Here is how to make homemade slime with your little one! The DIY slime materials you will need: 8 oz. liquid glue 1 … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Encouraging Sleep

Sleep is important throughout our lives, but for babies and children it plays a vital role in their development. A full night’s sleep for your child can mean less stress, an easier time paying attention and learning, a stronger immune system, and a healthier weight. So how much sleep do they need? And what are … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sleep

Sleep is so important for baby’s development. Watch this video to learn how much sleep your little one should be getting, and how to make sure they have the best sleep possible. Still want to learn more about baby’s sleep? Visit these posts! ABCs of Safe Sleep How to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night … Continued

Parents’ Guide to the Importance of Reading

Reading is such an important part of their development—even if your child is too young to read on their own! Watch to learn the benefits of shared story time on their communication development. There’s so much more to learn about reading! Visit these posts to find out how reading can help your child. How Books … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Preparing for Well-Baby Visits

If you’re a new or expecting parent, you’ll become very familiar with baby’s routine well-baby visits. These are check-ins with their healthcare provider to make sure their development is on track, and to answer any questions you may have. So how can you prepare for these visits? Watch to learn our best practices! Check out … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Routines for Kids

Why are routines so important? They do more than organize your day—they actually help your child develop their executive function skills. Executive function skills are important life sills to help with daily behaviors, such as solving problems, making decisions, and following directions. Watch to learn more about the benefits of routines, and the best practices … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 10-12 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 10-12 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 1 year old speech milestones! Language development at 12 months is an exciting time! At this age, you will see baby producing 1-2 words … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 7-9 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 7-9 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 7-9 month old communication skills. At 7-9 months, you will see baby producing various sounds and recognizing their name. Use these tips to help … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 4-6 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 4-6 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun communication activities to help with 4-6 month old language development. At 4-6 months, you will see baby babbling and laughing. Use these tips to help develop baby’s skills: Read … Continued

Communication Development Activities for 0-3 Month Old Babies

Are there communication games or activities that you can play with a 0-3 month old to help develop their communication skills? Yes! Check out these fun newborn communication activities. At 0-3 months, you will see baby cooing and smiling. Use these tips to help develop baby’s communication skills: Talk to baby using a high pitch, … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Sibling Play

There are so many fun games to play with siblings, but how can you get siblings playing together in the first place? Watch to learn about the benefits of playing together, as well as ways to encourage sibling play. To learn more about sibling play in our blog post, including suggested activities and fun games … Continued

Communication Development Tip: Serve and Return

Have you heard of a communication tip called “serve and return”? Even if you haven’t, serve and return is a simple technique you may already be doing! Serve and return is an important exercise that impacts brain development. Here’s how it works: Baby does something (this is the “serve”) You respond (This is the “return”) … Continued

Parents’ Guide to Baby’s Sense of Smell

Smell is one of baby’s strongest senses—and begins developing before they’re born! As an infant, a strong sense of smell helps with the development of the other senses. Smell also helps baby learn about people and places—they may recognize you by your scent! Learn more about baby’s sense of smell is our blog post, Why … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 10-12 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 10-12 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – introduce new textures through food, toys and clothes Hearing – describe you actions as you dress, feed, and bathe baby Smell & Taste – put baby in a highchair while you’re cooking Vision – point out objects while you talk Movement – … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 7-9 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 7-9 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – give different textured toys to play with Hearing – read picture books to help baby connect words to images Smell – provide baby with a new smell to see if they like it Taste – introduce new foods gradually and watch for … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 4-6 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 4-6 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – provide a variety of textured toys and surfaces Hearing – talk to baby frequently and narrate your day Smell – make positive connections between scents and experiences Taste – when baby is ready for purees, try a new food Vision – incorporate … Continued

Sensory Development Activities for 0-3 Month Old Babies

Activities for your 0-3 month old to promote their sensory development: Touch – give skin to skin contact Hearing – talk in silly voices Smell – use different scented, baby-safe lotions Vision – use high contrast toys, e.g. black, white, or red bold patterns Movement – carry and play with baby in different positions Body … Continued

Tummy Time Abilities at 6 Months

Parents know Tummy Time helps baby build muscles and skills to meet their future motor milestones. But how do you know baby is making progress during Tummy Time at 6 months? Use these abilities to ensure baby is continuing to develop though Tummy Time. Tummy Time abilities at 6 months and older: Tummy Time becomes … Continued

Tummy Time Abilities at 5 Months

Monitoring a baby’s progress during Tummy Time at 5 months involves recognizing specific developmental milestones and engaging in activities that support their continued growth. At this stage, infants typically begin to demonstrate increased strength and coordination, offering caregivers tangible signs of advancement. Tummy Time abilities at 5 months are marked by the baby’s ability to … Continued