Activities for 0-3 month olds
Where to start
Tools for Talking: Why get face to face with your newborn baby?
Why the best thing you can do when talking to a newborn baby is to get up close and make eye contact with them.
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0-3 months: How far can newborn babies see?
Professor Ben Ambridge invites parents to investigate their babies' vision and focus.
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First chats with your baby
Chatting through nappy changes
Nappy changes provide a perfect chance to face to face chats with baby.
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Sing while feeding
Feeds are a great time to introduce baby to rhymes.
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Family visits
Introducing baby to new faces and voices is a great way of developing their social skills from birth.
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Chat with your baby
Try talking to your baby in a sing-along voice.
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Cooing together
Try copying the little sounds your baby makes.
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Talk to baby
There are all sorts of ways to boost the amount you talk to your baby from day one.
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Music and singing
Dancing with baby
Babies will love the closeness and rhythm of a gentle boogie.
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Rhymes to sing at any time
All sorts of everyday activities can make for songs to sing to your baby.
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Playtime games with your baby
Copying actions
Copying babies' actions shows them you've noticed they're trying to communicate.
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Tummy time
Tummy time is great for babies' physical development, but it's also an opportunity to chat and play.
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Baby aerobics
Introduce a little movement to your baby and chat away as you do it.
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What's in the bag?
A fun game to play using a selection of everyday items.
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Sensory fun
Having a wiggle
Wiggly babies are exploring how different parts of their bodies move - talk them through it.
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Cuddle time
Cuddles with all the family are important for building early bonds.
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Touching and talking to baby
Babies love to feel your touch - it's good for bonding and learning too.
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Babies love faces
Babies love looking at faces, and it's good for their learning too!
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Sensory play
Try using noises and touches to engage your baby.
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Have fun with your face
Teach your baby all about the different parts of their face.
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Bath time bonding
Talk your baby through bath time.
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Naming body parts
Naming body parts is a great way for your baby to start to learn about themselves.
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Families take on some fun learning challenges
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Outdoors and active fun for you and your little one
Spending time outdoors
There's a whole world for baby to discover out there.
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Exploring new sounds
Naming sounds helps babies learn when on the go!
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