Bouncing

Materials You Need: None

What You Can Do Together: It's time for a little bouncing. Keep your baby upright by holding her hands over a soft surface (preferably a mattress or other soft surface, or on your lap). Turn her so that you face each other and show her how much you enjoy this game. Follow her reactions. Your baby's legs at this age still can't bear her weight, so don't let her lean on them completely, you need to hold her well while she bends her legs bouncing. As long as she smiles, squeals or shows joy, repeat this "bouncing". As you bounce, talk or chant ("up we go, down we go" for example; you can also sing a song or a nursery rhyme while doing this). 

What Your Child is Learning: This activity helps to develop your baby's later speech and language, and it is fun!