All About Play
How your child plays now:
- He rolls from his tummy to his back.
- Stationary objects are now much clearer but he still prefers strong contrasts, sharp edges and bright colors.
- He smiles at other babies, especially the one in the mirror.
- His hands are open and he reaches out to touch and grasp.
Why your child will enjoy these toys now:
Our panel of experts offer articles & advice for parents & parents-to-be.
Tummy-Time Play
Dr. Kathleen Alfano, Ph.D., Director of Child Research at Fisher-Price® Babies spend most of their time on their backs. Between daytime naps and nighttime sleep, they’re in that position for many hours. That’s in part due to the “Back to Sleep” campaign which, starting in the early 1990s, urged parents to place babies on their backs to sleep in order to decrease the mor...
Play & Learn Family Activities
You’ll be helping your five-month-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.















