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Playing with a baby through development enhances both physical and sensory development. Discover the benefits of play with this free video series on child development.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Playing with a 1-month-old baby includes using small toys that they can visually track and touch. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
To play with a 2-month-old baby, encourage sounds like music, talking and instruments. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
A 3-month-old baby can be played with using a flashlight and puppets for visual stimulus. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
Playing with a 4-month-old baby includes using a beach ball to stimulate their visual and tactile senses. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
To play with a 5-month-old baby, allow them to explore and play with everyday household items. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
A 6-month-old baby can be played with using puppets and books that allow them to interact and enhance sensory development. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
Playing with a 7-month-old baby includes stacking toys and blocks that allow a child to build and interact. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
To play with an 8-month-old baby, encourage throwing and catching toys, as well as taking things apart for assemblage. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
A 9-month-old baby can be played with using toys and items that help them concentrate on fine motor skills. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
Playing with a 10-month-old baby includes allowing them to stack, pull apart and reassemble toys and games. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
To play with an 11-month-old baby, use dolls and puppets to encourage interactive play. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
A 12-month-old baby can be played with using large toys that encourage them to walk or move on their own. Play with a baby during the first formative months with tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video on child development.
The first several months of life are formative times for a baby. Everything is brand new, including their own bodies. When babies begin noticing their surroundings at around 2 months of age, it is important to begin stimulating their physical development. Early childhood and physical development creates a foundation for their social upbringing. They should be comfortable with physical touch and movement as they begin reaching for toys, rolling over and pushing themselves up with their tiny arms. An essential aspect of baby care, physical development is important to assess early on. In this free video series on child development, a licensed psychotherapist discusses and demonstrates several ways to play with an infant throughout their development, from 2 months to 12 months of age. Through play, parents can introduce different sounds, sights and textiles to their new baby using toys, bubbles, music and books. Playing enhances both physical and sensory development, as well as heightening fine motor and social skills.
Dr. Donna Williams, Ph.D. Dr. Donna Williams is a licensed psychotherapist and has her Ph.D. in early childhood education and development, a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in counseling education. She produced for WFLA "Daytime" for three and a half years and did an expert segment for "Kid's City Parenting Tips With Dr. Donna." Dr. Williams also has a toddler who keeps her on her parenting toes.dkdk
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