Happy Feet

Materials You Need: Soft blanket; Songs and Rhymes.

What You Can Do Together: One of the parts of the body that your baby knows first and with which she enjoys playing are the feet. This game is so simple that you don't need prior preparation, you just have to start by choosing a beautiful song or rhyme with which you can play with your baby's feet.

Lay the blanket on the soft surface and lay your baby on it. You should get on your knees beside her.

You can start with one of these rhymes about the toes:

      This little piggy went to market,
      This little piggy stayed at home,
     This little piggy had roast beef,
     This little piggy had none.
     And this little piggy went...
     "Wee wee wee" all the way home...

If you know other songs or rhymes to play with your baby, these types of games are an excellent opportunity to play and learn together. Remember that your baby is very delicate, so the strokes should be gentle, and the tickles should be few to avoid making her feel uncomfortable.

What Your Child is Learning: With this activity, your baby will begin to know and feel her body, as well as experience sensory pleasure. It will also help with language development, motor control, and social interaction. Your baby will enjoy feeling her feet while developing communication skills and spending a nice time together.