It's Play Time!

Games to play with your baby to increase bonding & coordination skills (6 months or younger).

Your baby will develop at an amazing rate in her first year. At times, she may seem to acquire new skills overnight. It won't be long before your wriggling, helpless baby works out how to roll over, sit, crawl, stand and walk.

The games below will help you encourage your baby to make the most of his or her new abilities as they discover them. You should both have a lot of fun along the way.
 

Copycat

Hold your baby close, as he or she can focus best on objects about 20cm to 35cm from his or her face. When your baby is gazing into your eyes, slowly poke your tongue out. Do this every 20 seconds or so. It may take about a minute but you should soon notice that your little one's sticking his or her tiny tongue back out at you. Your baby will try to imitate other facial expressions too, such as a big smile or wide open mouth.

Your baby loves having the chance to watch your face, and this game will help sharpen your little one’s visual skills too.

Catch me

Attach a small soft toy to a brightly coloured ribbon. Dangle it in front of your baby and make it sway. When your little one reaches out and tries to touch or grab it, give him or her lots of praise.

This will help her practice her hand-eye coordination. Choosing a squeaky toy may give your baby an extra reason to grab at it. Always be careful to keep the ribbon out of your baby's reach when he or she is unsupervised.

(Article sourced from : http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a554804/games-to-play-with-your-baby-under-12-months#ixzz40V9aTj1l)