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

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  • C1.3

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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Rub-a-dub-dub – encourage grip skills while splashing in the bath

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A kiss on the hand – the joy of bringing hands to mouth

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Fabric fanfare – encouraging your baby’s fine motor skills using sound

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Reach for the stars (or toys) – make a simple mobile for your baby

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How does it feel? Supporting your baby to explore objects in more detail

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Open, close them – a simple song to inspire fine motor skills

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Touch and feel – giving your baby time to explore textures

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Foot spa – a gentle and simple way to start baby massage

Around this time, you may wish to explore baby massage. There are many classes which teach this skill, and for some families they are a real joy. We also know that for some babies (and parents), attending such a busy, structured class at this stage just doesn’t feel right. Whichever camp you find yourself in, it’s still possible to try some simple, gentle baby massage at home.  

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Learning to suck – seeing your baby's feeding reflex do its thing

While your baby is so small, feeding (whether breast or bottle) will be a big part of both of your days. Try to find ways to make this special for you, as well as your baby.  

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This little piggy – a barefoot song to encourage wiggling toes

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