With each month comes new developmental milestones that you'll notice as your baby grows. Now that they're 3 or 4 months old, you'll see a huge difference in their behaviors and skills compared to the early newborn stage. At this point, they'll be taking in so much...
18 Simple, Developmental Fine Motor Activities for Infants 9-12 Months Old
As a parent, it's our job to support and encourage our baby’s growth. We want our children to learn as much as they can while also having fun. Children at this age learn best through play. From tapping buttons on a toy to exploring a basket of knick-knacks, they are...
Developmental Activities for 16 Month Olds
Toddlerhood is such a fun age. Toddlers love to explore, experience and are interested in the world around them. Making sure that you have plenty of activities on deck for your toddler is important so they don't get bored. When toddlers are bored, they have a way of...
Sensory Play for Babies
Did you know that sensory play is vital for your baby's development? Sensory play is designed to help babies learn about their surroundings and how to operate their bodies. Sensory play can start at a very young age, so even a little newborn can participate in...
43 Developmental Baby Activities for 7 Month Old
By 6 months old, your baby is now much more interested in the world around him. He's probably easily distracted and always trying to get your attention, grabbing at anything within his reach, and babbling a ton with more consonant sounds (ma, ba, da). In this...
20 Engaging Activities For 6 Month Olds
At 6 months old your little one is starting to really show their personality, growing like a weed and learning new skills every day! Keeping your baby engaged and active. The 6-month mark is so much fun as a parent to watch your little one grow and learn new skills!...
15 Simple and Developmental Activities for 8 Month Old Babies
Are you in need of some simple and developmental activities for 8 months old babies? Finding and sharing simple activities for littles is my specialty and I am happy to be able to help! At 8 months old, your baby is starting to become more and more mobile. You may...
Ultimate Guide to Montessori Toys for Babies
Have you ever heard of the Montessori method of learning? Over the past few years, this method has really gained traction with parents and teachers! You may be scratching your head wondering how to implement this method of learning in your every day life. I am excited...
How to Start Your Baby Drinking from an Open Cup and Why It’s Important
It's amazing how quickly a baby transitions from being completely dependent on their caregivers to learning how to do things independently. Before you know it, your baby will be ready to attempt drinking from a cup on their own. Babies have an innate drive to gain...
11 Activities to Practice Pincer Grasp with Your Baby
A baby will go through many different developmental stages as they grow and develop new skills. One of the milestones that you will see emerge is their use of pincer grasp, a basic fine motor skill. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers,...
15 Best Educational Toys for 9-12-Month-Olds to Maximize Stimulation and Development
At this age, babies are so curious about the world around them. They will be opening doors, drawers, boxes, toilet lids, garbage cans, etc. You name it, they will be into it! Their exploration has reached an all-time high as they are understanding and making sense of...
17 Sensory Board DIY Ideas for Busy Babies and Toddlers
You baby has been busy exploring the world around him for some time now. Since the moment he could open his eyes and take his first breath, he was taking in everything through his senses. From seeing and hearing to feeling and tasting, they are loving the new...
Teaching Baby to Point to Develop Early Language Skills
You may not even realize it, but teaching your baby to point is a developmental milestone that goes right along with waving bye-bye and other gestures. Your baby starts communicating before they ever even say a single word. This means all those cute little hand...
The Best Developmental Toys for Your 3 to 6 Month Old
Infants are quickly learning about the new world around them. They love exploring new textures and objects that are put in front of them. There are many baby toys for 3 to 6 month olds out there that will help to promote their senses, motor skills, and...
Christmas Bow Wall Stick Activity
This Christmas bow wall stick activity is super simple and will keep your toddler busy for some time (in toddler world, a few minutes is a lot of time!). It's a festive way for your child to play with items that they usually don't get to play with. You can...
Christmas Pom Pom Push for Babies and Toddlers
The Christmas pompom push activity is a festive fine motor task for the holiday season. It requires a little bit of set up, but uses items you should have around the house. It only requires them to follow 1 step directions so it's great for younger toddlers and...
Fine Motor Play Activities For Your 3 to 6 Month Old Baby
As your baby is now growing out of their newborn phase, you'll notice a huge jump in their development over the next few months. From 3 to 6 months old, you will see your little infant's fine motor skills really begin to emerge. From finding their hands and feet,...
PomPom Whisk: A Baby Fine Motor Activity
Activity Sneak Peak: Under 1 minute set-up timeRequires only TWO household itemsMulti-sensory and fine motor skillsFor ages 9 months+ Babies are easily entertained by the simplest activities. Most of the time they don't even need fancy toys, but everyday, household...
No-Mess Finger Paint Activity
Although I love a good and messy sensory experience for my little ones on occasion, I can also do without the clean up! Finding mess-free alternatives to sensory activities are a great way to keep your baby or toddler busy while eliminating the treacherous clean up....
7 Simple Tips to Teach Your Baby a New Motor Skill
Although we don't want our babies to grow up too fast, it's hard not to look forward to the next milestone that they will achieve. If you've seen their first smile, roll, or reach, you realize how amazing it is to see your little one accomplish a new skill. Babies...
Fine Motor Skills Checklist for Babies 0-12 Months Old
Your baby is developing right before your eyes and they are gaining new skills each and every day. Some of these abilities and milestones will be emerging and improving their fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are the small, precise, and controlled movements of the...