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Time for you – supporting your baby by thinking about self-care

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Look at those hands! Using reflection to encourage your baby to play on the floor and notice their hands

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Did you know that getting dressed promotes your baby’s head movements?

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Group ideas for you and your baby

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Sing a song about you- use your baby’s name in some favourite songs and rhymes

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Hey baby – have a chat and help your baby develop awareness of their face

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Involve your baby in finding a solution

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Fascinating faces – holding your baby so they can focus on your face

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Eyes... nose... cheeky, cheeky chin! A simple rhyme to celebrate your baby’s little face

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Face time – making sure your baby sees the people who love them

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Skin-to-skin snuggles – making this part of your routine

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Lamplight lullaby – letting your baby discover soft evening lighting

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You're feeding your baby's brain as well as their body

Feeding a newborn (whether breast or bottle) is different for every baby and every parent, but however you are feeding, it will take up much of your time.  

  • When you're feeding, you’re seeing one of your baby’s amazing reflexes in action: their rooting reflex is triggered when the corner of their mouth is stroked or touched – they will open their mouth and turn their head towards the feeling.  
  • This reflex began to develop before your baby was even born, and as well as helping them feed, it also helps to develop their brain!  
  • When you’re watching them feed for what feels like the millionth hour of the day, remind yourself that you’re watching a moment of brain development in your baby and giving them exactly what they need.  
  • So, if you're feeding now and are curious to know a bit more about your baby's developing brain, you might enjoy this short watch about building babies' brains.
  • If you'd prefer a quick and quiet read, take a look at our article on your baby's brain development after birth.

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Staring is caring – getting close to your newborn as they discover their vision

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Reach out! Building on reaching skills during tummy time

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Little ducks – an action song to encourage hand movements

Action songs and rhymes can be fun for you and your baby. At this stage, it's best to choose rhymes with actions that involve opening and closing their hands rather than ones that involve moving individual fingers.  

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Who can you reach? Add a personal touch to tummy time

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Tummy tickle trick – supporting your baby to bring their hands together

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