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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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Splash wash! Your toddler will love mixing it up with water play

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What’s in the box? Use lids and boxes to practise pushing and pulling

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Water painting – use large paintbrushes and water to make BIG pictures

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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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Open/close – find some interesting objects for your toddler to explore

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Twist on, twist off – a lids and container exploration activity

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Tonight, I am going to be... - wearing fancy footwear with my dressing-up clothes!

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Clean up together – give your toddler’s toys a wash

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Shadow play - encourage your toddler to make different shapes with their hands and fingers

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Make a home-made lacing board

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