



Play is important for your baby’s development. It’s a way for baby to learn about environments,
social and physical skills and most of all be entertained and have fun!
social and physical skills and most of all be entertained and have fun!
At 3 months your baby will start to develop hand – eye coordination skills. Your beautiful bundle will
discover his/her hands and start to use them to touch and hold objects. Your baby will be able
to hold, shake a rattle or toy, and begin to put everything into their mouth!
discover his/her hands and start to use them to touch and hold objects. Your baby will be able
to hold, shake a rattle or toy, and begin to put everything into their mouth!
Encourage your baby with the following tips for playtime:





Give your baby a soft rattle with different textures and noises
or toys that can be safely sucked and chewed
or toys that can be safely sucked and chewed





Attach a mobile above your baby’s cot that plays soft lullabies.
This will come in especially handy at bedtime
This will come in especially handy at bedtime





From 4 months onwards, settle your baby in bouncy seats and
play-mats - lots of fun for everyone!
play-mats - lots of fun for everyone!











