Learning games to play with newborn

This gives your newborn practice holding up his head and lets him see things from a different point of view. Always watch your newborn during tummy time and put him on his back to sleep. Talk or make sounds with your newborn, and wait for her to respond. This shows your newborn that conversations are about taking turns, listening and responding. Try reading with your baby. And remember to enjoy yourselves. Try singing a song in a low growly voice and then in a high squeaky voice, to see which gets the most reaction.

Try singing the song breathily into your baby's ear, or use a hand puppet or a napkin or sock willing to play the part of a hand puppet. And get used to singing, because this could begin to eat up a significant portion of your day.

At this age, your baby will become a lot more physical, learning how to roll over and even sit up. She can now hold, handle, and mouth objects , and she'll spend a good part of her busy days doing so meaning extra vigilance is needed on your part.

Games can get more physical now. Your baby might enjoy knee rides or tickle games. She's also more responsive to you, making noises and meeting your eyes. You're in the kitchen, trying to throw some kind of dinner together when your baby starts wailing.

Take him over to the spice rack and introduce him to the intoxicating scent of cinnamon. Rub some on your hand and put it up to your baby's nose. Don't let it get in his eyes or mouth. If he likes it, try others: Vanilla, peppermint, cumin, cloves, nutmeg, and many other herbs and spices have intriguing fragrances that your baby might love. Other household goods are fragrant, too: Dad's shaving lotion, Mom's hand cream.

Sniff out everything yummy — just be careful not to let your baby eat it! There's something magical about bubbles, and at this point your baby can see far enough away to focus on them. Blow bubbles when she's getting fussy waiting for the bus and watch the tears dry up. Blow bubbles in the park to attract older kids who'll caper nearby and entertain your baby in the process. Blow bubbles in the bathtub or out on the porch when it's late afternoon and your baby is cranky.

Bubbles are unbelievably cheap, easily transportable, and endlessly fascinating for babies. Your baby is old enough to have a sense of anticipation now. And no baby can resist your coming at him mock-menacingly with a threat of hugs, kisses, or tickles.

Here's what you could say: "Hey, Sweetpea! I see you over there sitting up! Well, that just makes you closer to my lips and I'm going to come over there and kiss you! I'm going to steal a kiss, baby! I'm coming! In our house we threaten to eat the baby and punctuate our advances with lip chomps on her fat little feet.

A delicacy! When your baby's older you can modify this game to include a chase around the house — this works wonderfully as a way to get your child out the door when you're in a rush. Touch your baby's toes in turn, starting with the big toe. Say, "This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none.

And this little piggy went wee-wee-wee all the way home. As you say that last part, run your fingers up your baby's belly. This game is useful for putting on socks and shoes or distracting your baby during diaper changes.

You can also play this game in the bathtub with a squirt bottle targeting your baby's toes. It's important to have your baby spend time on her tummy , even if she protests vociferously. Get down on the floor with your baby. Look her in the eye as you lie on your own belly.

Lay your baby down on a towel and use it to gently roll her from side to side. Try saying, " Oops -a-daisy, Oops -a-daisy" as you roll her. Now that your baby can hold his head up , it's time to hoist him into the air. You can play that he's a rocket ship, flying him over you and making realistic rocket noises. You can play that your baby is in an elevator, which advances up floor by floor before sinking quickly to the bottom my husband likes to bump noses with our baby and say "Ding!

Or pretend that your baby's doing a helicopter traffic report. Your baby's becoming an expert at sitting and may soon be crawling as well. Encourage these physical feats by celebrating each new milestone with claps and a cheer: "Yay, you sat up! Amazing baby! The ability to transfer objects from hand to hand and the fabled pincer grasp are part of your baby's increasing hand control which means you'll be forced to carry a container of O-shaped cereal with you at all times for the next year. Your baby also begins to understand that when an object moves out of sight, it hasn't disappeared from the face of the earth.

There are plenty of games you can play with your baby. We are committed to working with moms, healthcare experts and scientists to ensure our products continue achieving the highest standards in safety, quality and care.

Baby Care Products. Our Mission. Newborn Baby. Baby Skincare. Baby Bath. Baby Development. Baby Games to Play with Your Baby. Baby Games. Clap and Kiss: Baby is learning new gestures, like pointing and waving. Practice a new gesture, like blowing a kiss or clapping hands. Helps baby learn how to use movements to express themselves. Figuring Out Food: When baby is seated in a highchair, give them food they normally eat and cut it into small pieces so they can try to pick it up with their fingers.

They might not be able to pick up every piece yet but it's good practice. Helps baby develop fine motor skills. Games to Play Story Time: Describe your actions throughout the day as you dress, feed, and bathe baby. Helps baby develop listening and communication skills. Music Time: Give a toy musical instrument to baby and show her how to use it. They will enjoy learning how to make different sounds. Try forming a family band and making music together!

Helps baby develop sensory skills. Human Obstacle: Lie down on the floor and get baby to crawl over you! When they crawl over, put your arms around them for a hug. You can add another person so baby has to do some extra crawling! Helps baby develop gross motor skills, build upper body strength, and bond. Ensure that none are small enough to be swallowed if baby decides to explore them with their mouth.

Allow baby to explore the toys with all of their senses. Helps baby develop feeding skills. Textures and Temps: Allow baby to experiment with textures and temperatures.

Textured toys, like teething rings or a wet washcloth that is close to frozen are fun for baby to experience. Helps with sensory development. Move and Crawl: Help baby get into crawling position. Support their stomach and hips if needed. Once baby is crawling, hold a toy in front of them to get them to move.

Helps baby develop motor skills. Train to Crawl: Create a tunnel with your legs and encourage baby to crawl through. First hold their hands to show the movements, then let them do it on their own. Helps baby learn to clap their hands.

Rise to Stand: Hold baby's hands while they're sitting on the floor and slowly raise them to standing. Let them stand this way for 8 to 10 seconds, then slowly lower them back to the ground.

Helps baby strengthen leg muscles to prepare for walking.