0 - 3 Months

  • Tummy Time Together: Lie down with your baby during tummy time to bond and interact. This helps strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles and makes them feel safe and comfortable. Be Active with your baby during tummy time. Learn more about tummy time activities.
  • Tummy Time: Place your baby on their tummy for short periods, gradually increasing the time as they get stronger. This helps develop their upper body strength and prevents flat spots on their head. Be Active by encouraging tummy time.
  • Gentle Movements: Gently move your baby's arms and legs in a bicycling motion to help them get used to movement. This can also help with digestion and relieve wind. Be Active with gentle movements. Baby massage: tips and benefits | NCT
  • Reaching for Toys: Place toys just out of reach to encourage your baby to reach and grasp. This helps develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Be Active by encouraging reaching for toys.   Baby and toddler play ideas - NHS
  • Observe Movements: Watch how your baby moves and responds to different positions. This helps you understand their preferences and developmental progress. Be Active by observing and responding to movements.
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4 - 6 Months

  • Interactive Play: Engage in playful activities like lifting your baby up and down, making funny faces, and singing songs. This helps with their social and emotional development. Be Active with interactive play.  Indoor Activities for Babies and Toddlers | Pampers
  • Grasping and Reaching: Provide toys that your baby can grasp and reach for, like rattles and soft blocks. This encourages the development of their motor skills and hand strength. Be Active by providing grasping and reaching opportunities.   Find baby play ideas Play for all ages - Make Time 2 Play
  • Encouraging Movement: Cheer and praise your baby as they try to move and explore. Positive reinforcement boosts their confidence and motivation. Be Active by encouraging movement.  Baby moves - Start for Life - NHS
  • Rolling Over: Encourage your baby to roll over by placing toys just out of reach on either side. This helps them practice rolling and strengthens their core muscles. Be Active by supporting rolling over.
  • Movement Patterns: Notice and respond to your baby's attempts to move and explore. This helps you identify their developmental milestones and areas where they may need extra support. Be Active by recognising movement patterns.
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7 - 9 Months

  • Crawling Games: Crawl alongside your baby to encourage them to move and explore. This is a fun way to bond and support their physical development. Be Active with crawling games. Explore crawling activities.
  • Crawling: Create a safe space for your baby to practice crawling. Be Active by creating a safe crawling environment. Use soft mats and remove any hazards to ensure their safety.
  • Supportive Play: Provide support and encouragement as your baby tries new movements, like pulling up to stand or cruising along furniture. This helps build their confidence and strength. Be Active by supporting new movements.
  • Interactive Toys: Use toys that encourage movement, like rolling balls or push-and-pull toys. These motivate your baby to move and develop their coordination. Be Active with interactive toys.  Play for all ages - Make Time 2 Play
  • Exploration: Observe how your baby explores their environment and interacts with different objects. This gives you insights into their interests and developmental progress. Be Active by encouraging exploration.

 

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10 - 12 Months

  • Standing and Cruising: Hold your baby's hands and help them stand and take steps. This supports their balance and leg strength as they prepare for walking. Be Active by supporting standing and cruising. Baby Cruising - My BabyManual Get Your Baby to Start Cruising - North Shore Pediatric Therapy
  • Praise and Encouragement: Praise your baby’s efforts to stand and move around. Positive reinforcement boosts their confidence and motivation. Be Active by praising movement efforts.
  • Interactive Play: Engage in play that involves movement, like stacking blocks or pushing toys. This helps develop their motor skills and coordination. Be Active with interactive play. Play for all ages - Make Time 2 Play
  • Movement Milestones: Pay attention to your baby's progress in standing and walking. Celebrate their achievements and provide support as needed. Be Active by celebrating movement milestones.

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