The Power of Play
For baby’s first year of development, we have gathered 10 fun games you can play with baby.
Below is a list of games that are designed to help baby develop in the first year of life through bonding, smiling (emotional) and learning about the world.
Click here to learn about each game in depth and why it is so important for baby’s development.
- Peek-a-Boo - surprise, emotion and object permanence
- Mommy (or Daddy) See-Mommy (or Daddy) Do - imitation game
- Dance Around (with baby) - rhythm and bonding
- Patty Cake – follow directions and hand-eye coordination
- Where’s Your Nose? – self-awareness
- Fabric Fun – tactile sensitivity and identification
- Shake, Rattle and Roll – interaction, how things work
- Rhyme Time – have fun with this game at bath time, builds communication skills
- Have a Ball (toss, drop and roll the ball) – helps baby discover pre-math concepts
- Sing a Song (make up songs) – soothing, entertaining, communication skills.