Your baby is also developing better communication skills, perhaps by speaking very simple words or pointing at objects. Help develop these communication skills through games involving gestures and simple identification.

Hiding games are enjoyable at this phase and stacking or nesting games tend to remain a favorite.

Suggested Activities:

• Naming
• Imitate
• Hide and Seek
• Tub Games
• Hello and Goodbye
• Pushing Objects
• Rolling a Ball

Suggested Toys:

• Stacking Rings
• Blocks
• Pots and Pans
• Paper and Crayons
• Activity Toys
• Toy Tambourine or Drum