Fabric fun – using different textures when playing to help your baby develop body awareness

What you need

A selection of materials – things like blankets of different textures, muslins and bubble wrap  

What to do 

1. Lie your baby on their back.  
2. Gently touch their feet or hands with the material.  
3. If your baby grasps the material, they will try to bring it to their mouth.  

Watch them carefully and make sure anything they hold is safe for them to put in their mouth.