Child initiated activities 0- 6 Months ?

1. Tummy time: Encourage your baby to spend time on their tummy to help strengthen their neck and back muscles.

2. Sensory play: Provide your baby with different textures to explore, such as soft blankets, crinkly toys, and smooth surfaces.

3. Baby gym: Set up a baby gym with hanging toys for your baby to reach for and bat at.

4. Mirror play: Show your baby their reflection in a mirror and encourage them to make faces and movements.

5. Singing and talking: Sing songs and talk to your baby to help develop their language skills.

6. Gentle massage: Give your baby a gentle massage to help them relax and bond with you.

7. Babywearing: Carry your baby in a baby carrier or sling to keep them close and comforted.

8. Reading: Read simple board books to your baby to introduce them to the world of books and language.

9. Baby sign language: Teach your baby simple signs for things like "milk" or "more" to help them communicate before they can speak.

10. Play peek-a-boo: Engage your baby in a game of peek-a-boo to help develop their understanding of object permanence.

0-3 Months

- Sensory exploration:
- Grasping and mouthing toys or objects
- Touching and feeling different textures
- Listening to soothing sounds or music
- Motor development:
- Kicking and waving arms and legs
- Lifting head and chest while lying on tummy
- Rolling over from tummy to back

4-6 Months

- Social interaction:
- Smiling, vocalizing, and reaching out to others
- Playing peek-a-boo, patty-cake, or other simple games
- Cognitive development:
- Exploring toys with hands and mouth
- Recognizing familiar objects and people
- Imitating sounds and gestures
- Motor development:
- Sitting up with support
- Rolling over both ways
- Grabbing and holding objects
- Additional activities:
- Singing to the baby
- Reading books together
- Taking walks outside
- Playing with bubbles