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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Need some newborn advice?
Tips and advice on how to give your baby the best start with their speech skills and development.
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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