7 Things to Do at Home with Your Baby
If you are looking for something to do with your baby at home, look no
further! From having a picnic in the backyard to singing and dancing
around the house, here are a few ideas to help you keep both you and
your baby occupied while at home, all while helping your baby develop
necessary skills.
Have a Backyard Picnic
Grab a receiving blanket and some snacks and head into your backyard. Use age-appropriate foods. This is a great time to practice with solid food if your baby is making the transition! Let your baby wander around the grass. Bring out a few toys, as well, and have a fun lunch outside.
Mess-Free Painting
While you could break out the finger paints, there’s a way to do an art project with your baby that doesn’t involve any mess. Take a piece of cardstock, put it in a zip-lock bag, and put a few dollops of thick paint inside. Close the bag, and let your baby smush around the paint for a minute. Carefully take out the cardstock and let the paint dry.
Make Salt Dough Art
Mix up a batch of salt dough and do an art project. You could stamp your baby’s hands and feet, creating ornaments for a Christmas tree, or just create wall art. When dry, your baby can help you paint the decoration, giving you something to remember just how tiny they were in the years to come.
Blow Bubbles
Blow some bubbles for your baby. If they are old enough to crawl or even walk, they can chase after the bubbles and try to pop them. If not, they will still love the visual stimulation the bubbles blowing around provide.
Read Books
Sit back with your baby and read books. Books that rhyme especially catch the attention of younger babies and books that offer moving parts or things to touch with different textures will also be a big hit. You will soon find your baby has favorite books they will want you to read to them.
Practice Tummy Time
For younger babies who aren’t crawling, tummy time is a great way to build muscles necessary for both crawling and walking. Bring toys and other things to keep your baby’s fascination as they look around. Be sure to break out the baby blankets to give your baby a soft place to have tummy time.
Dance and Sing
You have two choices for dancing and singing. You can throw on some music, whether it’s your favorite music or your baby’s favorite songs aimed at a younger age group, or you can simply sing the songs yourself. If you want, you can even sing along with the music! Next, hold your baby and dance around! They’ll have a blast bouncing around the kitchen. Plus, dancing can make you happy and get your blood pumping, helping you feel more awake after a long night of multiple feedings.
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Have a Backyard Picnic
Grab a receiving blanket and some snacks and head into your backyard. Use age-appropriate foods. This is a great time to practice with solid food if your baby is making the transition! Let your baby wander around the grass. Bring out a few toys, as well, and have a fun lunch outside.
Mess-Free Painting
While you could break out the finger paints, there’s a way to do an art project with your baby that doesn’t involve any mess. Take a piece of cardstock, put it in a zip-lock bag, and put a few dollops of thick paint inside. Close the bag, and let your baby smush around the paint for a minute. Carefully take out the cardstock and let the paint dry.
Make Salt Dough Art
Mix up a batch of salt dough and do an art project. You could stamp your baby’s hands and feet, creating ornaments for a Christmas tree, or just create wall art. When dry, your baby can help you paint the decoration, giving you something to remember just how tiny they were in the years to come.
Blow Bubbles
Blow some bubbles for your baby. If they are old enough to crawl or even walk, they can chase after the bubbles and try to pop them. If not, they will still love the visual stimulation the bubbles blowing around provide.
Read Books
Sit back with your baby and read books. Books that rhyme especially catch the attention of younger babies and books that offer moving parts or things to touch with different textures will also be a big hit. You will soon find your baby has favorite books they will want you to read to them.
Practice Tummy Time
For younger babies who aren’t crawling, tummy time is a great way to build muscles necessary for both crawling and walking. Bring toys and other things to keep your baby’s fascination as they look around. Be sure to break out the baby blankets to give your baby a soft place to have tummy time.
Dance and Sing
You have two choices for dancing and singing. You can throw on some music, whether it’s your favorite music or your baby’s favorite songs aimed at a younger age group, or you can simply sing the songs yourself. If you want, you can even sing along with the music! Next, hold your baby and dance around! They’ll have a blast bouncing around the kitchen. Plus, dancing can make you happy and get your blood pumping, helping you feel more awake after a long night of multiple feedings.
About aden + anais
Since their 2006 debut, the signature aden + anais super-soft 100% cotton muslin products have been a favorite of parents. Preferred by gift-givers and parents alike, aden + anais’ super-soft baby blankets are indispensable for their versatility. From swaddling a sleeping baby during nap time or bedtime, acting as a playmat to keep your baby from getting dirty, or being an emergency changing pad when out and about, they can do it all. These are just some of the reasons why aden + anais baby blankets were named by readers of Parents Magazine as an essential baby item. For new and seasoned parents, aden + anais offers practical, cute, and stylish baby essentials, with product designs focused on simplicity, style, and comfort. Their high-quality, Insta-worthy products include baby blankets, burp cloths, swaddles, and more.
Shop aden + anais baby blankets, bibs, and more at Adenandanais.com
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