Baby Playtime – Developmental Baby Activities And Plain Fun!
From kicking little legs to developing little muscles and brains, baby playtime is all about helping your little one explore the world in a fun and engaging way. We’ve brought together baby development experts and a community of quarter of a million parents to help you find the best options for entertaining and enriching your bubba.
Baby Hints and Tips Approach to Baby Development
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Water play
Kids love the water, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into playtime. With summer on the way, Jan Jones shares a number of water activities that we can use with our 0-6 year olds that are fun and will keep them entertained for hours.
Best Play Space Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
Babies inhabit the floor – and it is a very different world to what we are used to. Jan Jones, our early childhood expert, challenges us to get down and see things from our baby’s perspective and provides a range of activities to allow us to play at their level.
Creative development in babies and toddlers
Children grow naturally – therefore, given the right environment most will grow into happy well-adjusted human beings. Jan Jones explains how the carer’s rule is to enhance the setting and respond to their interests, answer their questions and cater for their energy, and encouraging them to take advantage of the moment.
Play and learning activities (0-9 months)
Jan Jones provides a comprehensive list of activities that you can use during playtime with your 0-9 month old.
Play and Leisure Resources for your Baby
Jan Jones provides an extensive list of play and leisure activities to stimulate particular areas of learning from birth right up until 12 years old.
Simple handmade toys for baby
Instructions on making a scrunch bag (suitable for 4-18 month olds) plus other homemade toys. There is also information on the value of these toys for babies’ development.
General playtime ideas
Q&A: Hi I was just wanting to know if anyone has any cheap fun, educational, fast ideas I can do with my 15mth old. As I’ve got an 8 week old also n I don’t get a lot of time spare but I don’t want her left out either.
Free Activities
Suggestions for free activities to do with your kids.
Indoor Activities
Indoor play activity suggestions from other parents:
