18+ | Ball Toss
Instructions Hand your baby a small, soft ball. Re-use the cardboard box from your diaper shipment to create a "basket" into which your child can toss the ball. After each...
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18+ | Pretend Play
Instructions Pick up a favorite toy for this activity— a doll, dinosaur, figurine, for example — and "make pretend" with your little one. Your child can pretend to care for...
18 + | Deep Breath for Bubbles
Instructions Using a jar of bubbles, teach your child to mimic you as you take a deep breath in through your nose and then, gently, out through your mouth (blowing...
18+ | Soapy Finger Painting
Instructions Using a gentle foaming wash or soap bar in your child's hand, allowing the suds to build on their finger tips. Place a paper in front of your child...
Newborn | Breath + Heartbeat
Instructions While sitting comfortably, turn on classical or calming music and snuggle your baby onto your chest. Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe in deeply. Notice the...
12+ | Coin Bank
Instructions Using a coin bank, or even just a cardboard box with cutout slots, show your little one how to place “coins” in the bank; next, give your little one...
12+ | Body Textures
Instructions Find two textures — natural objects are preferable — and gently use them to simultaneously trace lines along the left and right sides of your baby's body. You can...
12+ | Toy Hide
Instructions Using one of your child's favorite toys, play a game of peek-a-boo. Try hiding it behind you, underneath a pillow or blanket, or even sneak it behind your child's...
6+ Months | Contrasting Temperatures
Instructions Submerge one wet or dry wipe in warm water and another in cold. Wrap one wipe around each of your baby's hands or allow your little one to grip,...
3+ | Flying Wipe
Instructions Pretend the wipe is a bird flying in the air. Every few seconds, land the bird on your baby and name the body part where it landed: "That little...
Newborn | Mirror Mirror
Instructions While relaxing with your baby, hold a small mirror up to their face. Look in the mirror together, and name the parts of the face as you point to...