ARTICLE: Playing with your Baby

Playing is very important throughout your baby´s first year. It stimulates movement, social skills and communication. You can show your baby all there is to learn. Playing is the fun and interesting way to discover the world around him. From birth through preschool stimulate visual development with lights, shadows, colors and toys. Make different faces and copy the faces he/she makes. Copy the sounds your baby makes. Hug your baby to make him feel secure and peaceful. To help with crawling, put him tummy down, without shoes, and then place a toy out of his reach and encourage him to get it. Play all sorts of music for your baby, different kinds for sleep and play. Carry your baby and dance to the rhythm of a song. Move your baby´s arms and legs while listening to a lively song. Most of all, have fun together and do the activities your baby likes best!