There are a lot of changes going on with your little one. Your baby may already have particular favourite toys, games or books already and this may tell you what type of play your baby prefers. A baby with lots of energy may want to do a lot of active play. You could look at local soft play centres or mother and baby groups where babies can interact with each other and there is lots of safe play area and toys to play with.
He may like the loud, bangy toys such as musical instruments, push-along toys and building blocks. Some babies like to sit and watch the world go by.
If this is your baby they may want to weigh up whether to interact or not. You may find your baby is happy playing with one particular toy and likes to play quietly on their own. They may not like noisy play groups or they may be happy just sitting there playing and watching. He may not be happy at play groups where there is lots of people — perhaps try your local library and see if there is a baby and toddler reading group — especially if your baby likes to handle books.
For all babies it is a good idea to encourage them to play and go to environments they are not quite happy with. Little and often play times with toys or games your baby is not used to will help them learn that they can do other things.
For your on-the-go baby find times for quiet play — this could be in the bath or out and about. Whilst baby is in their pushchair or car seat you could provide a book, sing nursery rhymes or look at different places as you walk or drive around. Your baby is unique in his personality and the way he plays, so go with it and introduce different play and situations slowly. Advice Articles. This site uses cookies: Find out more. Okay, thanks.
