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6-8 months
Playing with your baby
Playing is very important for your baby's learning and development. It's good to have a mix of active and quiet play.
Some fun play ideas for your 6-8 month old baby
Active play ideas
- Let your baby sit up, roll, and crawl on the floor with safe toys
- Give toys they can grab and reach for
- Change playing surfaces - rugs, pillows, grass
Quiet play ideas
- Read
- Sing
- Cuddle before sleep
Your baby will enjoy
- Moving to new rooms and positions during play
- Tummy time and rolling on the floor
- Bubbles, water play, waving ribbons
- Noticing sounds like music, nature, your voice
Use safe items in your house:
- Soft toys, balls, plastic bowls, socks, straws
- Empty clean containers
- Textured balls
- Playing with pillows and cushions
Screen time
Make sure to always watch your baby while they play and make sure the items you give them are safe and clean.
Try to avoid screen time. Screens such as watching TV or using phones or tablets/ iPad are not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Too much screen time can
- take away time for playing and learning.
- make it harder for them to learn language.
- make it hard for them to focus for longer times.
- affect how their eyes move and develop.
Let your baby move freely and explore their surroundings. It's important to supervise their tummy time and let them play on a soft mat placed on the floor. This helps them develop their muscles and coordination. They can practice lifting their head, reaching for objects, and eventually crawling. It's a safe way for them to learn and explore their environment.
Crawling
Last updated: 16 Jul, 2024 - 08:53
