Simple and effective play ideas with developmentally appropriate positions to help strengthen baby’s motor, communication and play skills. Be sure to also search our blog, above, for more science-based content on developmental milestones, their importance, and how to support your baby’s development through the first year and beyond.
Tummy Time for Newborns
0-3 months
Play positions for babies and parents to promote bonding and motor development.
Tummy Time Play
0- 6 months
A variety of positions and activities to use with babies who aren’t yet sitting.
Floor Play Ideas
0-12 months
The importance behind playing on the floor at all stages of development and play ideas to support it.
Play Ideas for Wobbly Sitters
5-10 months
A progression of play ideas to help baby progress for sitting with assistance to sitting confidently and playing independently
Reading with Your Baby
0-12 months
Play ideas to engage with baby and books throughout the first year
Play Activities for Baby Hands
0-12 months
A variety of play ideas broken down by age group
Tips for Language Development
0-12 months
8 insightful tips to encourage speech and language development in your little one throughout their first year
Encouraging Communication
0-12 months
Overview of communication and how to support your baby’s needs from birth. Strategies to intentionally talk, read, and play with your baby each day
Play to Prepare for Walking
10-16 months
4 key pre-walking positions filled with play ideas to promote strength and endurance needed for first steps
*Age ranges above are simply meant as guidelines to assist readers in navigating to a skill that may be close to their child’s age range. These ranges are not indicative of all children’s development and should not cause parent’s alarm. If you have questions about these ranges or a skill your child is working on, please email us. Therapist is able to adapt activities to include the needs of children with disabilities. Please contact with any questions.
