Each day brings something new for your five-month-old. With increasing fine motor skills, your baby not only sees things, but reaches, grabs and tastes them, too! Offer a variety of safe toys in different shapes, sizes and textures.
Be able to "multitask"—for example, babbling and reaching for something at the same time
“It's interesting to see how she reacts … at first, she'll just look at the toy like ‘Did I do that?’ Then she learns that if she shakes it, it will make a noise. Her whole face lights up like she's so proud she did it. It's so cute.”
She can now "multitask"—for example, babbling and reaching for something at the same time
When offered a toy, he adjusts the position of his hand to accept it
She can roll from belly to back
To explore his world, he begins mouthing objects
Rockers
Newborn-to-Toddler Portable Rocker
Precious Planet™ Blue Sky™ SpaceSaver Swing & Seat
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Toys that help develop a sense of self
Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl Gym
Help your baby learn more:
Start by exploring. Hold your baby on your lap and position the toy in front, like you would hold a book. Explore all sides of the toy with your child and describe what you see as you go.
Who do you see? Initiate baby's sense of self-recognition by pointing to her reflection in the mirror, then to your own. "Peek-a-boo! I see you. Do you see Mommy? Who else do you see?" And point out your facial features. "See my eyes? Do you see your eyes? Here they are!" That's how connections begin for babies.
Tummy time is important for developing neck and torso muscles. To encourage your baby to play on his tummy longer, give him something to look forward to by placing the mirrored side of a toy within arm's reach.
Activity toys
Brilliant Basics™ Snap-Lock® Beads
Discover 'n Grow™ Musical Activity Play Wall
Brilliant Basics™ Activity Sounds Choo-Choo
Help your baby learn more:
Touch and try. Invite your baby to explore all the features of a toy by going through them together, helping him feel the different textures and activate the sounds and movements. All of this sensory stimulation prepares a memory bank of experiences that will continue to grow.
Playtime, anytime. Let baby enjoy activity toys with lots of colors and actions that tempt her to reach out and touch. This will enhance eye-hand coordination along with thinking skills.
High Chairs
Precious Planet™ Blue Sky™ High Chair
Help your baby learn more:
Touch and try. Invite your baby to explore all the features of a toy by going through them together, helping him feel the different textures and activate the sounds and movements. All of this sensory stimulation prepares a memory bank of experiences that will continue to grow.
Playtime, anytime. Let baby enjoy activity toys with lots of colors and actions that tempt her to reach out and touch. This will enhance eye-hand coordination along with thinking skills.
Children develop at their own pace and reach milestones at different times. The highlights mentioned in this website are approximate guidelines only. If you have any questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.
Open and Close
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For several months after your baby is born, she has a reflex to grasp objects in her palm, but she has trouble letting go. Here’s a game to help her gain further control of her hands and her grasp reflex.
Materials
Medium-size toys easily grasped in your baby’s hands, such as rattles, stuffed animals, teething rings, blocks, and so on
Table or highchair
Instructions
Collect a variety of graspable toys that fit in your baby’s hands.
Seat your baby in your lap next to the table or in her highchair.
Place a toy near your baby, so she has to reach a little to grasp it.
Encourage her to take the toy.
After she has grasped the toy and enjoyed it for a mument, gently peel open her fingers and remove the toy.
Place it back on the table.
While your baby’s hands are free, sing the following song as you open, shut, then clap your baby’s hands.
Open, Close Them Open, close them, open, close them, Give a little clap! Open, close them, open close them, Put them in your lap!
Safety
Since your baby is sure to put all toys into her mouth during these months, be sure they are clean and have no sharp edges or small parts that could come loose and become a choking hazard.
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