Wanna Play?

I often hear the question ," What does my baby want to do?"  Well have no fear! I have the answers right here! Well, a few anyways. I hope these will give you some ideas of what you can do to entertain your little one.

Newborn:
At this age your baby will mostly enjoy looking at you and listening to you. You can take this time to make some silly (not scary!) faces for your newborn. Also high pitch sounds or "baby talk" will always spark your newborns interest. So try reading a book in a fun silly voice and watch your newborn perk up with curiosity!

3-6 months of age:
*Tummy time and back time are always a hit! (some don't like tummy time, thats fine to!) You can use a tummy mat, a boppy pillow, or a soft blanket. Gather up some toys and get those imaginations going!
*Rolling! Your baby is going to learn to roll in this time period. Play with your little one and encourage him/her to roll.
*Smells! Your little ones nose (sense of smell) is stronger than you might think. Get out some spices from the kitchen and let your little one take a sniff of a few. It's always fun to watch their faces! Stay away from scents to strong or harsh such as pepper.
*Get out the pots and pans! Your little one is going to LOVE playing the drums on these! You might opt for the plastic bowls and spoons rather than the metal.
*Board books are great at this age. They can put it in their mouths and toss it across the room with minimal damage!
*Almost any toy that lights up and has sounds will be a hit at this age!

6-12 months of age:
*Clapping! Your baby's motor skills are getting better by the day! Put those hands together and celebrate!
*Peek-a-boo is always fun at this age. You can hide behind your hands and pop out and say peek-a-boo! The biggest hit at our house though was using a blanket. Hide under the blanket and then pop out and say peek-a-boo! Then gently toss the blanket over baby and have baby surprise you!
*Finger puppets can be very entertaining for both baby and mom!
*Bird watching was always a nice quiet past time for me, but with baby along it was amazing! You'll be watching your baby's excitement from now on and not the birds!

What does your baby enjoy?