Bouncing

Materials You Need: None

What You Can Do Together: It's time for a little bouncing. Keep your baby upright by holding her/his hands over a soft surface (preferably a mattress or other soft surface, or on your lap). Turn her/him so that you face each other and show her/him how much you enjoy this game. Follow her/his reactions. Your baby's legs at this age still can't bear her/his weight, so don't let her/him lean on them completely, you need to hold her/him well while he/she bends her/his legs bouncing. As long as he/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!