If you want to play with a young baby but don't know where to start, offer them the right toys.Set out toys that the baby can play with.Babies like toys that play music.It's important to engage with 6 month olds while they're exploring new things since they are starting to develop social skills.Have fun with your baby every day by singing, reading and having fun.
Step 1: The baby toys should make noise or light up.
As your 6 month old begins to take more interest in their surroundings, they'll enjoy interacting with toys that make a sound or flash different colors.Give the baby toys with large buttons that play a song or light up.Encourage your baby to push the button or pull the knob if you show them how the toy works.
Step 2: Stack up toys or blocks.
The baby might like holding some objects.Make a small tower with a few blocks or stack a ring on top of another.Soft blocks won't hurt your baby if they fall over on them.Your baby should be able to hold the blocks or rings.The baby should be given two items to hold.Hold up another item and let the baby decide if they want to replace one item with a new one.They have to solve a problem as they decide what to keep and what not to.Talk with your baby as they play.Tell them about the objects they're handling.Say, "You're stacking the red ring."
Step 3: You can offer baby-safe kitchen gadgets.
There are lots of toys that are perfect for a 6 month old in your kitchen.Set out measuring spoons, whisks, small pots or pans, and wooden spoons for your child to play with.They might like stacking the measuring cups or banging the spoon on the pots.A large bowl with a cup of dry rice in it.The baby should be allowed to dig for the toys with their hands or soft utensils.Throw away the rice after you wash the toys.Don't give your baby equipment that is sharp or heavy.
Step 4: Remove blankets, dolls, and stuffed animals.
Soft items can be good playthings for a young baby.The baby may begin to like 1 or 2 of these soft items and become attached to a "lovey".If the baby puts soft items in their mouth, wash them frequently.Don't give baby items that have wire features, small buttons, bells, ribbons, or anything that the baby could choke on.
Step 5: There are a lot of balls.
As your baby begins to roll and crawl, they'll enjoy other things that move.There are different sizes of baby cloth, rubber, and plastic balls.As they play, they'll learn how to push, grab, and roll the balls.The balls need to be at least 1.75 in so your baby won't choke on them.
Step 6: Play peekaboo.
Play peekaboo if you want to help the baby develop cognitive skills.If you want to quickly reveal your face, cover it with your hands or a blanket."Peekaboo!"As you show your face, you have a fun voice.It should be fun for the baby.You can keep your face covered as your baby gets older.As you reveal your face, make silly faces.
Step 7: The baby should be able to crawl to toys.
Babies begin to crawl or pull themselves at 6 months of age.If you want to encourage this development, put them on their tummy and set a few fun toys out of their reach.Encourage your baby to grab the toy."Where's the ball?"You can reach the ball!
Step 8: You can make facial expressions for your baby.
Sitting face to face with your baby will improve their attention span.Make exaggerated faces and give your baby a chance to watch them.As you make faces, you can make sounds.This will hold your baby's attention.Make a big smile when you say "La la la".You can make a surprised face with big eyes.Say your baby's name often.Put your baby on the floor and crouch down.
Step 9: Encourage tummy time.
Your baby's doctor has told you that putting the baby on their tummy is important for their motor skills.Get down on your belly next to your baby if you lay them on a towel.The baby will roll a little if you tug on the sides of the towel.You can sing "Oopsy daisy!" when you roll the baby.As you encourage the baby to lift their head, make eye contact with them and be playful.If your baby doesn't like tummy time, try placing them on their tummy on a table in front of you.It's important to keep at least one hand on your baby.
Step 10: Hold your baby and let them fly around.
Lift the baby into the air once your 6 month old can hold their head.The toddler should be supported by one hand and the other by the chest.You can have fun zooming them around the room.Your baby will like the view and feeling of movement.If you hold the baby and spin quickly, you will become dizzy.
Step 11: Every day, read to your baby.
You can read the board books with the baby.Point to images and describe them since many of these don't have long stories.Singing or repeating sounds back to your child will get them interested in stories and communication.The Hokey Pokey is a great song for babies.
Step 12: Make dinner fun.
Since your 6 month old can start eating food, get out soft purees or blended food.To help your baby get used to eating from a spoon, scoop a little on the end of the spoon.Before landing in the baby's mouth make fun sounds."Here comes the little engine."Chug, chug, open your mouth!
Step 13: There is a tub or kiddie pool.
To help your baby develop body awareness, fill a small pool or tub with water.The baby can experience the water in the tub or pool.They can play with scoops, balls, or toys in the water.Sitting next to your baby will help keep their balance.Constantly watch your baby while they are in the water and be close to them.
Step 14: The baby is in the grass.
If you want to play with the baby outside, lay out a blanket on the lawn and put your baby on it.They can crawl over to the grass and start touching or pulling it.The baby can choose what to play with if you bring a few toys.Blow bubbles if your baby is content to just lay on the blanket.They'll try to catch the bubbles if you watch them float away.
Step 15: Talk to your baby when you change them.
Six month olds go through a lot of clothes in a single day.You can interact with your baby as you work instead of treating diaper changes as a chore.Make it fun by telling what you're doing.If you're dressing the baby, make sure to say "momma's going to slide this blue shirt off of your head!"We'll wear our pajamas with the stars.It is a good time to play peekaboo.