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Baby Play
Games to Promote Baby's Development
By Rae Pica, Childhood Movement Specialist
Play the mirror game with Baby while sitting and facing each other. Stick out your tongue, wiggle your fingers in your ears, wave your arms up and down, all while encouraging Baby to do likewise. When Baby is ready to figure out how the game is played, encourage him to lead while you imitate.
Later, when Baby is mobile, "Follow the Leader" is a wonderful game to play. It will encourage imitating and also provide practice with walking. Be sure to vary the speed of your movements, the pathways you take (possibilities are straight, curving and zigzagging) and your body's shape (big, small, wide, etc.).
By playing the simple games described here and others like them, you can foster an early love of physical activity, promote your child's development and deepen the bond between you and your infant.
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