Chasing Game/General Play
Momster and Babester is my son and my favorite game to play. The best part is anyone in the family can join in and they will continue to play this game basically the rest of their life.
Momster and Babester is a regular chasing game and I like to switch out who the monster (chaser) is. That is why there is the Momster and the Babester. Whether your baby is on their tummy or back you can always get on your hands and knees, growl, and say, "I'm gonna get you!" Your baby will be able to continue to focus on where sounds are and also get a sense of play. If they can roll around they might try to use that as a way of running away from the Momster.
I also like to switch the roles and have the baby become the Babester. I playfully scream, "Oh no! He's got me!" as I put my baby on my chest and act dead for a second or two. It's playful, it's silly, and your children will hopefully have a fun time with it.
Play is crucial for children's development. It helps them develop:
Socially; they learn how to interact with others and not poke other's eyes all the time.
Emotionally; they learn to feel different emotions like happiness, sadness, frustration, excitement, etc. as the interact with others.
Physically; they work on their milestones of rolling, sitting, and soon to be scooting and crawling.
Cognitively; they learn how to look at different playing situations to find a solution. For example, if you are chasing them they quickly learn where they can go to escape the big, bad Momster.
General play helps you as well because as quoted from babycenter.com "The more he laughs, the less he cries" and we all know what the infectious laughter of an baby does to us. :)
Tummy Time
If your baby is struggling with tummy time you can strengthen their muscles and make them more comfortable. All you need is a towel or blanket. Place the baby on their tummy on the blanket or towel. Gently lift the top and middle of the towel with one hand on each side so the baby's tummy and head are slightly above the floor. Gently roll the baby back and forth from one side to the next. Your baby should stay on their tummy the whole time, just rolling on their tummy. You can also add a funny sound that they like. An, "Oops!!" or "Uh-Oh!"could make it more fun for them as they roll from side to side.
Lullabye
This month is also not a lullabye but also another song that keeps my child entertained while I'm changing his clothes or diaper.
Jesus Wants me for a Sunbeam
Jesus wants me for a sun-BEAM
to shine for Him each day.
In every way try to please HIM
at home, at school, at play.
A sun-BEAM! A sun-BEAM!
Jesus wants me for a sun-BEAM.
A sun-BEAM! A sun-BEAM!
I'll be a sun-BEAM for Him.
*Each time you sing a capitalized word you jump with them (if holding them), or get really close to their face (if changing them).
Click here for the tune.
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