Who can you reach? Add a personal touch to tummy time

What you need 

• A framed photograph of you, another family member or even a favourite pet 

What to do 

1. During tummy time, place your photo just within reach for your baby.  
2. Bring their attention to the picture by touching it yourself and asking “Who is this? Oh, it’s (insert name of who is in the photo)!”  
3. Allow your baby time to explore the area and notice if they are reaching out for the picture. If they are struggling to reach don’t jump in too soon.  
4. Allow your baby to really use their muscles to problem solve and try again, unless you can see they are becoming frustrated, in which case you can move the photo towards them to make reaching easier.