Fun and games
Fun is the best way to learn. So to help boost your baby’s development, here are a few baby games and activities you can play together:
Mirror, Mirror
Your baby may not yet be able to recognize their own image yet, but position them in front of a mirror and they’ll have great fun just looking and reacting to the image of their own movements. Let them see your face in the mirror and practice your facial communication skills with them.
Peek-a-boo
As old as the hills this one, but still everyone’s favourite. When your baby is on the play mat or sat in the rocker chair, just hide your face with your hands, then pop out and Peek-a-boo! Bound to give their giggle muscles a workout. Helps practice your baby’s attention span, too.
Catch it if you can
Sit your baby securely in the high chair. Take one A4 piece of paper. Screw the paper up into a loose ball and tease your baby with mock throws. Throw the paper ball softly into the baby’s arms. Congratulate them and let her enjoy crinkling the paper prize [she’ll love the sound]. Remove the ball and repeat. Remember, don’t leave your baby unattended with the paper ball, as they tend to want to eat it.
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Between ages 1 – 3 years - don’t go overboard on high-fibre food such as wholemeal pasta – young stomachs can’t process fibre as easily as adults which can affect your little one’s mineral absorption.
At 1 year old – your child can eat pretty much the same food as you, but prepare yourself for them being fussy and inconsistent when it comes to what they like.
To help a 1-3 year old get their calcium - the Dairy Council recommends three servings of full fat milk or other dairy produce a day [like a beaker of milk, a yoghurt or grated cheese on pasta].
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