things to do with babies under 2?
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['Finger puppet play. ... ', 'Give baby a massage. ... ', 'Make and play with sensory bottles. ... ', 'Make salt dough hand and footprints. ... ', 'Blow bubbles, and let baby pop them! ... ', 'Explore textures with jelly. ... ', 'Make and play with edible finger paint. ... ', 'Have all-important tummy time.']
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['1) Give Your Baby Plenty Of Tummy Time. ... ', '2) Encourage Your Baby To Play With Their Hands Elevated. ... ', '3) Lift Your Baby Off The Floor. ... ', '4) Let Your Baby Play In Front Of A Mirror. ... ', '5) Use Toys To Encourage Crawling. ... ', '6) Take Your Baby Out Of Supportive Devices.']
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["Cute Music Toy for 1-Year-Olds. Kids' Mini Band Musical Instruments. ... ", 'Best Sports Toy for 1-Year-Olds. Smart Shots Sports Center. ... ', "Zoom 'n Crawl Monster. Fisher-Price. ... ", '2018 Toy Award Winner. Busy Buggy. ... ', '2018 Toy Award Winner. ... ', 'pipSquigz. ... ', 'Mega Bloks. ... ', 'Take-Along Shape Sorter.']
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['Be consistent. ... ', 'Avoid making it feel like a fun new game (for your toddler, not you, obv) ... ', 'Explain what you are doing. ... ', "Try doing a 'talk-through' ... ", "Create 'sleep rules' ... ", 'Use a treat rewards system. ... ', 'The denial technique.']
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['Twenty Questions. This age-old favorite can be played anywhere and needs no supplies. ... ', 'Clap the Song. Think of a song and then clap it. ... ', 'Props Game. This one is sure to get giggles all around! ... ', 'Pictionary. My kids love this one! ... ', 'The Alphabet Game. ... ', 'Rainbow Race. ... ', 'One of These Things is Not Like the Other. ... ', 'Category Race.']
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['Play with toys. Break out the cars.', 'Feed them snacks. ... ', 'Take them on a walk in the stroller. ... ', 'Take them on a walk to the mailbox. ... ', 'Take them to the park. ... ', 'Play in the backyard. ... ', 'Give them a bath. ... ', 'Play-Doh.']
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Other ideas for encouraging your baby to learn and play: Gently clap your baby's hands together or stretch arms (crossed, out wide, or overhead). Gently move your baby's legs as if pedaling a bicycle. Use a favorite toy for your baby to focus on and follow, or shake a rattle for your infant to find.
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['25 Things You MUST Do With a Baby in Seattle. 2019/09/12. ... ', 'Take a Fitness Class. Fall in love with your skinny jeans again, and bring baby along for the ride. ... ', 'Go Out to Dinner. ... ', 'Make the Rounds at Green Lake. ... ', 'Say Yes to Woodland Park Zoo. ... ', 'Visit SAM. ... ', 'Sign Baby Up for a Library Card. ... ', 'Attend Baby Story Time.']
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['Book Babies at your local library. ... ', 'Other storytimes. ... ', 'Music. ... ', 'Baby Hour at the Portland Art Museum. ... ', 'Other museums. ... ', 'Messy art. ... ', 'Get your kids moving. ... ', 'Get yourself moving.']
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["Acknowledge your child's feelings. Know that your little one may express negative feelings or act out, and don't scold. ... ", 'Spend regular one-on-one time together. ... ', 'Offer a gift (or two). ... ', 'Praise often. ... ', 'Regression. ... ', 'Acting rough with the baby. ... ', 'Anxiety. ... ', 'Arrange a few playdates.']
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['Yoghurt finger painting. Yoghurt painting is a wonderful sensory activity for babies. ... ', 'Make Lunch Fun for Little Ones. Simple lunch idea to get the kids involved. ... ', 'Coloured Spaghetti Play. This sensory activity can double as lunch! ... ', 'Disney Family Fun: Glueless collages. ... ', 'Playdough Recipe. ... ', 'Goop Recipe. ... ', 'Water Play. ... ', 'Bottle Boats.']
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['Walk the paved paths at Sabino Canyon. ... ', 'Clock some miles on an indoor walking track. ... ', 'Read and sing at storytime. ... ', 'Take a trip to your local library. ... ', 'Splash at a pad. ... ', 'Register for Swim Lessons. ... ', 'Wander thru Bookmans. ... ', 'Find Baby Gear & Gently Used Clothing at Little Bird Nesting Co.']
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['Sing, chat, tickle, count toes, blow raspberries – simple things are best for newborns. ... ', 'Make faces, smile, laugh, roll your eyes or poke out your tongue. ... ', 'Give your newborn different objects to feel – soft toys, rattles or cloth books with pages of different textures are lots of fun for your newborn.']
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["Play with Bubbles. Not only is it fun to watch the soapy spheres floating on the breeze, but this activity is great for baby's sensory development. ... ", 'Take a Nature Walk. ... ', 'Roll a Ball Around. ... ', 'Find the Music. ... ', 'Splash in Water. ... ', 'Fly a Kite. ... ', 'Pick Some Berries. ... ', 'Soar on the Swings.']
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 18 to 24 months. Instead of relying on Baby Einstein DVDs, concentrate on proven ways to promote infant development — such as talking, playing, singing, smiling and reading to your baby.
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Sensory Activities (0-18 Months) Look below to find games and activities you can play with your child to promote their sensory development.
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['Ride On ... ... ', 'Meet Despicable Me Pals, Hello Kitty and Other Friends. ... ', 'Explore the Wonders of The Wizarding World. ... ', 'Let Them Get Wet. ... ', 'Walk and Climb with the Dinosaurs. ... ', 'Use Child Switch and Single Rider. ... ', 'See a Show. ... ', 'Play Games.']