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Baby Activities for Babies 3 - 6 months
As your baby moves out of the newborn age you will notice that they begin to interact a little more and may become a little more mobile. This is a fun time in your baby’s life as they will learn to smile, laugh and begin to make babbling talking sounds. Just like when your baby was a newborn they will love any physical contact with you and any type of singing, dancing and hands on playing.
And they will always love trips in the car, to the park or just a wonder around the garden.
To add to the collection of activities you already have try these:
And they will always love trips in the car, to the park or just a wonder around the garden.
To add to the collection of activities you already have try these:
Anatomy Class - Teach your baby about her body by touching and talking about body parts. Here are your toes, here are your fingers. Where’s your nose?
Baby Yoga – There are lots of new exercise activities starting for mums and bubs including Baby yoga. Use it as an opportunity to improve your health, meet some other mums and allowing your baby to experience new places, faces and activities.
Bath time – It may be time to add some toys to the bath. You can try using cups to pour water, make splashing sounds or simply move around and squeak soft bath toys.
Balls – Time to get out a beach ball or other big soft ball. Show your baby how the ball rolls or throw it into the air and let her watch you catch it and throw it again. Of course make sure you let your baby get involved too.
Bells – You can either buy pre-made anklet and wrist bracelets for your baby or make your own. Simply sew small bells from a craft shop to a ribbon and tie around your baby’s ankle or wrist. They will love the sound it makes as they kick or move their arms. Just make sure you continuously monitor the bells to ensure they are tightly fastened.
Blow raspberries – Your baby will now enjoy you blowing raspberries on their tummy or feet. To encouraging laughter, make sure you always laugh and smile and make a real game of it.
Books – Not only should you continue reading to your baby but it is now time to introduce cloth or board books, not only will your baby enjoy your reading voice but will love to touch the pictures and feel the book. Some books even come with pop ups and textured pages for added interest. Don’t be surprised if most of the time your baby simply wants to eat her new book.
Bouncers – Bouncers and swings are an alternative way to entertain your baby. Many babies will enjoy playing in a bouncer or swing for hours, though some babies like mine hate them, so you may want to try a friend’s before you make the investment.
Bubbles – Buys a bubble maker or make your own. Your baby will love watching the bubbles float buy and enjoy trying to reach out to them.
Cough and Sneeze – If your baby coughs or sneezes, say the word and then copy the sound. It will surely bring a smile to your baby’s eyes. My daughter loves to cough and laugh anytime her father or I cough, sneeze or even if we clear our throats. It has become a fun game. It has also become handy at swimming lessons when I want to get her to cough to clear her throat as she copies me.
Crawling – help your baby learn to crawl by encouraging him to move his knees into towards his chest. When your baby is having tummy time, slightly and gently push the back of his foot with your hand towards his chest. Eventually he will learn to push against your hand and will eventually try to push himself forward.
Disco time – Experiment with different styles of music with your baby, encourage dancing and singing and moving body parts around to the beat. Your baby will soon get the hang of things and you may be surprised to see they already have their own taste in music.
Have a chat – Encourage your baby by having a conversation with them. Allow them to babble, then copy their babbling sounds and then give them time to answer you back. They will love this first chance at an adult conversation and you will love encouraging them to say your favourite sounds Ma Ma and Da Da. Make sure you talk to your baby about the everyday things you do during the day to help familiarise her with words. For example, mum is hanging out the washing, would you like to wear the pink or the white dress today?
Horsey rides – It is time to start introducing your little one to the old favourite “horsey rides”. Either bounce your baby on your knee or up and down in your arms as you sing horsey sounds like “giddy up horsey” or make clonking sounds with your mouth.
Instruments – Do you own a piano or play guitar? If so let your baby watch you make sounds. If not try buying a baby toy piano or xylophone and let your baby watch you make sounds, as they get older they may want to join in. You can even simply bang a spoon on an upside pot or bowl.
Kisses – Play “kisses for you”, kiss your baby on your cheek, get their favourite toys to kiss them on the cheek, and you kiss their toys to, say “kisses for you” as you play the game. It won’t be long before you get a few slobbery attempts at kisses for your trouble.
Musical Toys – Get your child a wind up music box, or other toys that play music. They may be too young to pull the strings themselves but they will still enjoy the sounds.
Nursery Rhymes – Continue to sing nursery rhymes and other familiar songs to your baby. As they grow they will learn to copy your hand signals and will delight at the familiar tunes and words. There is nothing like the opening lines to Playschool or Twinkle Little Star to stop my daughter in her tracks.
Out and About – Your baby will still love to get out and about to see new things as much as possible. Try adding hanging toys to their pram or to the back seat of the car to provide them with hands on entertainment.
Prop Up – Try propping your baby up with pillows this will give them a different view of the world and help them to strength their upper body.
Puppets – Why not make your baby a hand or sock puppet, or play shadow puppets on the wall. Make sure you add a funny voice to add to the enjoyment.
Rattles – You can either buy a rattle or make your own. Make sure you start with a light rattle so that your baby doesn’t hit themselves in the head. If you don’t own a rattle try putting some dry pasta shells or cellophane in a small zip lock bag. Your baby will enjoy the crinkly and rattling sounds the bag makes.
Read with sounds – Find some books featuring animals. Point to the picture, say the name of the animal and make the sound. My daughter and most other babies seem to love buzzing bees. This could also be a good time to introduce the old favourite “Old McDonald had a farm”.
Rock & Roll – It is time to help your baby learn to roll. Make sure they get plenty of tummy time. Try putting toys just out of reach to encourage them to reach and move towards objects. You may also help him by gentling showing him how to roll by slowing moving their legs and arms so they roll over.
Squeaky toys – It is time to introduce toys that squeak or make other noises when held, squashed or shaken. Your baby will delight in the new sounds as well as build their motor skills.
Sitting – Help your baby learn to sit by propping them up in a boomerang shaped cushion. Put your baby’s legs in a wide V position and pull their nappy up at the back. This helps them balance. They will love this new view of the world. My daughter also loved sitting on my knee in a seated position and leaning back into my chest as she started to learn to sit.
Swinging – As your baby grows stronger and depending on their head control they may be able to start using a bucket swing. If your baby enjoys the sensation then gently push him and let him enjoy the movement, but if your baby slumps or seems unsure then maybe you need to wait another month or so.
Swish - Swish a handkerchief or scarf softly over your baby’s face or body and then quickly pull it away so it floats in the air. Let your baby try and catch it. Add some funny sounds or make it a new version of Peek a boo.
Tickle – Promote your baby’s sense of touch with a light tickle or try blowing lightly on different body parts such as their hands or feet.
Torch time – Take your baby to a semi darkened room and make patterns on the wall with a torch. Move the light in and out and around and around and give your baby opportunities to reach for the light.
Whistling Dixie – Whistle a tune or make other funny sounds with your mouth, such as clicking sounds. As your baby is used to hearing words they will find these new sounds fun and interesting.
Baby Yoga – There are lots of new exercise activities starting for mums and bubs including Baby yoga. Use it as an opportunity to improve your health, meet some other mums and allowing your baby to experience new places, faces and activities.
Bath time – It may be time to add some toys to the bath. You can try using cups to pour water, make splashing sounds or simply move around and squeak soft bath toys.
Balls – Time to get out a beach ball or other big soft ball. Show your baby how the ball rolls or throw it into the air and let her watch you catch it and throw it again. Of course make sure you let your baby get involved too.
Bells – You can either buy pre-
Blow raspberries – Your baby will now enjoy you blowing raspberries on their tummy or feet. To encouraging laughter, make sure you always laugh and smile and make a real game of it.
Books – Not only should you continue reading to your baby but it is now time to introduce cloth or board books, not only will your baby enjoy your reading voice but will love to touch the pictures and feel the book. Some books even come with pop ups and textured pages for added interest. Don’t be surprised if most of the time your baby simply wants to eat her new book.
Bouncers – Bouncers and swings are an alternative way to entertain your baby. Many babies will enjoy playing in a bouncer or swing for hours, though some babies like mine hate them, so you may want to try a friend’s before you make the investment.
Bubbles – Buys a bubble maker or make your own. Your baby will love watching the bubbles float buy and enjoy trying to reach out to them.
Cough and Sneeze – If your baby coughs or sneezes, say the word and then copy the sound. It will surely bring a smile to your baby’s eyes. My daughter loves to cough and laugh anytime her father or I cough, sneeze or even if we clear our throats. It has become a fun game. It has also become handy at swimming lessons when I want to get her to cough to clear her throat as she copies me.
Crawling – help your baby learn to crawl by encouraging him to move his knees into towards his chest. When your baby is having tummy time, slightly and gently push the back of his foot with your hand towards his chest. Eventually he will learn to push against your hand and will eventually try to push himself forward.
Disco time – Experiment with different styles of music with your baby, encourage dancing and singing and moving body parts around to the beat. Your baby will soon get the hang of things and you may be surprised to see they already have their own taste in music.
Have a chat – Encourage your baby by having a conversation with them. Allow them to babble, then copy their babbling sounds and then give them time to answer you back. They will love this first chance at an adult conversation and you will love encouraging them to say your favourite sounds Ma Ma and Da Da. Make sure you talk to your baby about the everyday things you do during the day to help familiarise her with words. For example, mum is hanging out the washing, would you like to wear the pink or the white dress today?
Horsey rides – It is time to start introducing your little one to the old favourite “horsey rides”. Either bounce your baby on your knee or up and down in your arms as you sing horsey sounds like “giddy up horsey” or make clonking sounds with your mouth.
Instruments – Do you own a piano or play guitar? If so let your baby watch you make sounds. If not try buying a baby toy piano or xylophone and let your baby watch you make sounds, as they get older they may want to join in. You can even simply bang a spoon on an upside pot or bowl.
Kisses – Play “kisses for you”, kiss your baby on your cheek, get their favourite toys to kiss them on the cheek, and you kiss their toys to, say “kisses for you” as you play the game. It won’t be long before you get a few slobbery attempts at kisses for your trouble.
Musical Toys – Get your child a wind up music box, or other toys that play music. They may be too young to pull the strings themselves but they will still enjoy the sounds.
Nursery Rhymes – Continue to sing nursery rhymes and other familiar songs to your baby. As they grow they will learn to copy your hand signals and will delight at the familiar tunes and words. There is nothing like the opening lines to Playschool or Twinkle Little Star to stop my daughter in her tracks.
Out and About – Your baby will still love to get out and about to see new things as much as possible. Try adding hanging toys to their pram or to the back seat of the car to provide them with hands on entertainment.
Prop Up – Try propping your baby up with pillows this will give them a different view of the world and help them to strength their upper body.
Puppets – Why not make your baby a hand or sock puppet, or play shadow puppets on the wall. Make sure you add a funny voice to add to the enjoyment.
Rattles – You can either buy a rattle or make your own. Make sure you start with a light rattle so that your baby doesn’t hit themselves in the head. If you don’t own a rattle try putting some dry pasta shells or cellophane in a small zip lock bag. Your baby will enjoy the crinkly and rattling sounds the bag makes.
Read with sounds – Find some books featuring animals. Point to the picture, say the name of the animal and make the sound. My daughter and most other babies seem to love buzzing bees. This could also be a good time to introduce the old favourite “Old McDonald had a farm”.
Rock & Roll – It is time to help your baby learn to roll. Make sure they get plenty of tummy time. Try putting toys just out of reach to encourage them to reach and move towards objects. You may also help him by gentling showing him how to roll by slowing moving their legs and arms so they roll over.
Squeaky toys – It is time to introduce toys that squeak or make other noises when held, squashed or shaken. Your baby will delight in the new sounds as well as build their motor skills.
Sitting – Help your baby learn to sit by propping them up in a boomerang shaped cushion. Put your baby’s legs in a wide V position and pull their nappy up at the back. This helps them balance. They will love this new view of the world. My daughter also loved sitting on my knee in a seated position and leaning back into my chest as she started to learn to sit.
Swinging – As your baby grows stronger and depending on their head control they may be able to start using a bucket swing. If your baby enjoys the sensation then gently push him and let him enjoy the movement, but if your baby slumps or seems unsure then maybe you need to wait another month or so.
Swish -
Tickle – Promote your baby’s sense of touch with a light tickle or try blowing lightly on different body parts such as their hands or feet.
Torch time – Take your baby to a semi darkened room and make patterns on the wall with a torch. Move the light in and out and around and around and give your baby opportunities to reach for the light.
Whistling Dixie – Whistle a tune or make other funny sounds with your mouth, such as clicking sounds. As your baby is used to hearing words they will find these new sounds fun and interesting.
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Activities for your Baby Aged 3 - 6 months