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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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Time together – giving your baby time to explore humour

You will notice that your baby is starting to explore what makes you and other people around them laugh.  They might try tickling you, although might not quite have the control and awareness of their body to get the amount of pressure right. You can help your baby as they develop this understanding by simply spending time with them each day. This could be a shared story before bed, chatting with them as you make a meal or get them dressed. We laugh more when we are with people so simply having some time when you fully focus on your baby will support them to develop humour, as well as communication skills.  

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Wind the bobbin – a simple rhyme to practise pointing

Sit facing your baby or next to them so they can see your hands and face as you sing. Sing ‘Wind the bobbin up,’  and do the actions with your hands.  

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Be my helper – showing your baby how to ask for help

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Dressing teddy – using toys to practise putting clothes on

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Watch, I am putting it down gently – using modelling to support your baby to learn about boundaries

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Venturing out – finding new places to visit

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Let’s cook – involving your baby in everyday life

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Hooray, hooray – it's time for messy play!

This is a messy activity, so you’ll need an area that’s fine to get wet. Be prepared to clean your baby and get them changed!  

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Visit a local swimming area – experience moving water and waves

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Look at me move – it is such fun exploring how my body works

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