Play Resources
-
Tummy Time
Tummy time is essential for your baby’s development as it helps strengthen the muscles in their neck, shoulders, and core, which are crucial for motor skills like rolling and sitting. It also encourages visual and sensory development by allowing them to explore their surroundings from a different perspective. Regular tummy time builds the foundation for later milestones, such as crawling and walking.
-
Rolling
Rolling is a key milestone in your baby’s physical development, helping to strengthen their core muscles and improve coordination. This movement builds the foundation for later skills like crawling and walking, while also promoting balance and flexibility. Encouraging rolling helps your baby explore their body’s range of motion and fosters early motor skills.
-
Sitting Independence
Sitting independently is an important milestone in your baby’s development as it strengthens their core muscles and enhances balance. This skill not only helps improve posture but also supports fine motor development as they learn to reach and interact with objects around them. Gaining the ability to sit independently also provides your baby with a new perspective, encouraging exploration and engagement with their surroundings.
-
Crawling
Crawling is a vital developmental stage that helps strengthen your baby’s muscles, especially in the arms, legs, and core. It also promotes coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills as your baby explores their environment. Crawling lays the foundation for future milestones like walking and supports overall physical and cognitive growth.
Is a milestone birthday coming up?
I’ve created a few lists of age-appropriate toys for your little ones at every stage. Click the links below to explore my curated lists of the best toys for your babies—handpicked to inspire fun, while helping to develop essential skills along the way!
Developmentally appropriate toys focus on supporting their emerging gross and fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and cognitive development.
Toys should support the development of motor skills, language, and early problem-solving abilities. At this stage, toddlers are more active, curious, and starting to engage in more imaginative play.
Toys should focus on expanding cognitive abilities, motor skills, and creativity. At this age, toddlers are gaining more independence and starting to develop more complex play, including role-playing and problem-solving.