Childcare Blog

Catch it! Gentle games of catch give babies a thrill — and help develop their hand/eye coordination. As you sit on the floor together, throw a scarf into the air and catch it in your arms as it floats back down.

Splish splash! You don't have to save water play for bath time: Fill a small plastic tub with water and various items that you and your child can use to make a splash.

As your baby begins to scoot and crawl, try laying rugs, blankets, or items with different textures on the floor for them to explore as they travel across them.

You can turn just about any toy into a pull-along toy. Simply attach a piece of string or a shoelace to your baby's toy truck or the arm of their stuffed animal, and encourage your little one to give it a tug.

Boxes are so much fun! Show your baby how to stack the boxes and then hand them to him, one at a time, encouraging and assisting with the stacking.

Babies love to explore the world through touch. Allow your little one to feel the different parts of your face and their stuffed animals' faces with their hands.