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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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That sounds exciting – see how my legs move when I hear your voice

When you have a quiet moment and your baby is comfortable and calm, take them in your arms and place them on your knee facing you. Be sure to hold their head and support their back.

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Little explorer – there are so many interesting things to discover!

Give your baby time lying on their back as well as on their tummy. When they are on their back show them different objects. You could use a baby gym to give them different objects to look at, adding items that are reflective.

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Shall we put some clothes on? How dressing can promote your baby’s head movements

When dressing your baby, select loose clothes that are easy to get on and off. Lie your baby on their back on a flat surface. Think of this as a social time, when your baby turns their head to look towards you, respond with a cheery voice and say something like ‘Oooh, that feels nice doesn’t it?’

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Hats on, hats off... over and over again! Playing peek-a-boo with a hat

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Roll the ball to me! Playing games to support your baby’s developing vision

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Supermarket stare – encouraging your baby to look around while you’re on the go

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Dance the day away? A joyful way to help your baby learn to adjust their head position

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Cuddles and coordination – helping your baby develop their vision and fine motor skills during cosy moments

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Sound detective – supporting your baby as they begin to locate sounds

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Twinkle, twinkle! Using nursery rhymes to encourage sensory skills

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