From 3-12 months old, the baby's ability to "smash" and swing their arms and legs is almost the highest. With the following 2 simple games for babies, mothers not only bring their children happy moments of play but also help them develop their skills.
1 / Game for kids : Get used to the drums
Not only gently hitting the drums, the "hits" of children aged 3 to 12 months often make loud noises to confirm their strength. At the same time, this is also how she shows her mother what she can do.
- Suitable age: 3 months - 12 months old
Effects: Helps children develop hearing and the ability to feel rhythm
- Preparation: empty milk cans, plastic cups, cartons or anything that makes a touching sound
- How to play with your baby:
First, the mother should teach the baby how to tap or tap with your hands. You can also start by giving your baby a wooden practice with a spoon or wooden chopsticks. Stick or tie the empties together to form a complete drum set. Next, mothers can sing and retype different rhythms for babies to feel.
Tap on different objects so that the baby can feel the difference in sounds. This way will help your baby feel more interested in sounds and music so that when they grow, they will find ways to "connect" these sounds together.
Anything that can make sounds, mothers can make use of as toys for babies
2 / Game for kids: Practice kicking feet
Between the age of 3-6 months, the baby is especially more active. And one of the baby's "favorite" games at this point is flicking, a simple way for your baby to practice for stronger legs.
Every day, while bathing the baby, the mother can let the baby sit on the water pedal, helping the baby develop gross motor ability and gradually familiarize with the concept of cause and effect.
- How to play with your baby:
Fill a baby bath or tub with water. Note, keep the water level between 8-10 cm, measured from the bottom of the pot. Hold your baby in a sitting position and he will kick off the water as his natural reflex. The more you enjoy, the faster your baby's pedal speed will be. Through the splashes of water, babies can realize that their feet are the cause of the splashing water.
Your baby will be very excited when the mother plays with the water
Note: Under any circumstances, the mother absolutely does not leave the baby alone in the bath, even for only 1 second. When you need to listen to the phone or need to go outside, moms should carry the baby out of the water bath, wrap the body in a towel and carry the baby. In addition, when letting the baby play with water or bathe the baby, the mother should also pay attention to the room temperature , to avoid letting the baby catch a cold.
Bathing for babies: When to limit For those who are first-time mothers, bathing babies is always a first time experience confusing mothers. Overcoming the bath properly and properly, the mother also has to equip more information on absolute cases of not bathing the baby. Refer to the following 6 cases of taboo!