While you hold her up to your shoulder. Her knees are usually pulled up toward her tummy, but soon she will relax and practice kicking.

After bath time when your baby is feeling relaxed and awake, hold baby’s fists close to her chest, then gently pull them apart to an open position, then pull them closed again. Make a little song about it: “Close the baby. Now open up the baby. Now close the baby. Now kiss the baby!” Baby will have fun playing and watching your happy face.

While baby is on his tummy, lie beside him with your face by his. Hold his fingers and meet his eyes. Talk a bit and sing. Smile and let him know how wonderful he is. What a happy way to visit!

Next time place yourself on baby’s other side.

While your baby is on her back, help her learn about her feet by playing games with her feet and toes. Put her feet together and kiss the bottoms: “Yum yum, what tasty little feet you have!” Nibble her little toes and blow little buzzing sounds into her toes. Be sure to watch baby’s face to make sure she’s having fun.

While baby is on his tummy, watch for signs that his head and neck are getting stronger.

Don’t Forget! Activities should be supervised at all times by an adult. Any material, food, or toy given to a young child should be reviewed for safety. Always stay with baby when he is placed on his tummy or in water.