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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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Handheld lullaby – sing and soothe your baby (and yourself)

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Involve your baby in finding a solution

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Sing a ling – I need to get your attention

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At the shops – take the long road and use a ramp

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No snack bowl? No problem! Show your toddler how their cupped hand can be used to hold a snack

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How to deal with toddler interruptions and explain a better way of gaining your attention 

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I’ve got one of those too – thinking about toys and objects when your child is playing with others

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Story based play – acting out a familiar story using props from home

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Find some artwork, what will you see? 

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Musical “balancing” movements – getting on and off a bike  

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The force is with you – make some dough to push and pull 

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Getting dressed – start offering your toddler a choice of clothing

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