- Hand Puppet Play: Place a puppet on your hand. Move puppet up and down, while saying baby’s name. See if they can follow the movement. Then move the puppet in a circle. As soon as they are able to follow the movement, try different movements. Helps baby develop vision skills.
- Gentle Dance: Turn on some of your favorite music. Hold baby close while you sway to the rhythm and sing along. Helps baby be calmly introduced to new sounds and words.
- Reach For It: Show baby a toy and move it towards their hand. Encourage baby to touch it. Be sure to switch sides so both hands get a chance to feel. You can even use common household items like measuring spoons. Helps baby learn to move their fists from closed to open.
A 2 Month Old Already?
Check in on their development. See typical and atypical motor development at 2 months. Make sure baby is making progress with Tummy Time and building core strength. Watch Tummy Time Abilities at 2 Months.
Check in on their development. See typical and atypical motor development at 2 months. Make sure baby is making progress with Tummy Time and building core strength. Watch Tummy Time Abilities at 2 Months.