Out and about – new places, new sounds

What to try 

• Give your baby the opportunity to lie and play in a range of places so that they experience lots of different sounds.  
• Outside of your home, perhaps bring a mat or blanket with you they can enjoy stretching out in the park or at a friend's house while they listen to the different background noises. 
• Encourage your baby to notice the sounds they hear by bringing their attention to them, and then pausing so your baby can really hear and process the sounds. “That’s a bell ringing, let’s listen....”