How to Play Tickle Bee (Birth to 3 months)

I have find some stimulating baby games that I use to play with my 2 year old when he was first born. I am currently playing, played, and will be playing the sames games with my now 6 month old. These are sweet games to play with your own little or share with your friends and family.

This game will help develop eye-tracking skills and sense of touch.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Just you and baby

1. Pick a time when your baby is alert and clam, and gentle place your baby on his back.

2. Form a "bee" by pinching your index finger against your thumb and move your pretend bee above baby in swooping circles.

3. Be sure to make the buzzing sound in a high-pitched voice, " Buzz, buzz, buzz... the bee is going to tickle you!"

4. Buzz your bee around baby's tummy, almost landing, then rising again. Your little one will love the suspense of it all.

5. Land your bee on baby's tummy and give a him gentle tickle. Be sure to smile and say "tickle, tickle!" Smile and laugh along with your baby.

Tips & Warnings

• A newborn's attention span is very short - no more than a minute or two. but that doesn't mean the two of you can't get down on the floor and play together. Just keep activities to a few minutes and be sure to stop when baby indicates he's had enough. Some telltale signs: he pushes toy away, squirms, rubs his eyes, or even falls asleep.

[LNAngel]

on 7/5/2009 I just may use this someday! :)

[Marilynda]

on 7/2/2009 Cute game for me to play with my newest grandchild. Never heard of tickle bee but I'm sure the baby will love it. 5*

[karileighk]

on 6/27/2009 Thanks. I love kids! *5

[chefofhearts]

on 6/22/2009 Great article 5*****

[sonni57]

on 6/21/2009 Tickle bee sounds like fun game for both mom and baby thanks for the fun article.