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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Ever offer your baby several of their colorful, musical, toys, but they make a mad dash for the Tupperware drawer or remote control, instead? Babies and toddlers are super curious. They don't have time for silly, play toys when they could be using real objects that...
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...