Here are simple things you can do to help your baby’s development at this age:
Talk to your baby: you can help
your baby understand what words mean by chatting as you do everyday activities
like bathing your baby or changing nappies. Your baby is interested in
conversation, so the more talk the better!
Respond to ‘dada’, ‘mama’ and
other words: give meaning to your baby’s talking by listening and talking back.
This encourages conversation and builds your baby’s communication skills.
Play together: give your baby
toys that encourage imagination and creativity, like blocks and cardboard
boxes. Paints are also fun – but be prepared for some mess! Playing together
helps your baby feel loved and secure.
Spend time playing outdoors:
being out and about with you gives your baby many different experiences –
there’s so much to see, smell, hear and touch. When you’re outside, remember to
be safe in the sun.
Read with your baby: you can
encourage your baby’s talking and imagination by reading together, telling
stories, singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes. These activities also help
your baby learn to read as they get older.
Encourage moving: moving and exploring
build your baby’s muscle strength. This is important for more complex movements
like pulling to stand and walking.
Feed your baby healthy food: your
baby probably enjoys finger food, which is also good for developing their fine
motor skills. Make sure your baby sits while they’re eating – this can help to
prevent choking.
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