Naming body parts
This helps stimulate your baby's sense of self. Try this activity to help your baby develop a greater awareness of their own body. Begin this activity at bath time, by preparing the tub and your baby for a nice bath. Before putting your little one
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What you'll need
You'll need your baby's bath supplies. This helps stimulate your baby's sense of self.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, you will need your baby's bath supplies. Begin this activity at bath time by preparing the tub and your baby for a nice bath. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby look at things or people when called by name.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Before putting your little one in the tub, tenderly tell him or her you're going to place his or her feet in the water. Mention that the water is warm and that he or she will feel relaxed in the tub. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby know what 'no' means.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Now, while you're bathing him or her, mention each body part you are cleaning at a time. Remember to emphasize the name of each body part so that your little one begins to associate each one with its proper name. This activity is not only fun, it also stimulates your baby's proprioception, which means he or she will know where each body part is in relation to the rest of his or her body. This activity is not only fun, it also stimulates your baby's proprioception, which means he or she will know where each body part is in relation to the rest of his or her body. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby understand three-word phrases, like 'Look, a dog!'.