{"id":2144,"date":"2022-04-25T18:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T10:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=2144"},"modified":"2022-07-18T17:07:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T09:07:25","slug":"how-to-play-with-a-newborn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-play-with-a-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play with a Newborn: 10 Tips New Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e21eeb8c840871c7c6989e4043f94051 wp-block-paragraph\">Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the greatest joys parents can ever have. As cute as these little angels are, they are not perfect. Not yet. Infant stimulation is necessary for optimum newborn development. After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/cchp.ucsf.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/tkssra181\/f\/buildbabyinten081803_adr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child development psychologists say<\/a> newborn stimulation activities hold the key to healthy infant growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9c9efcc2d776d5524ced48a7efc581a4 wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, many first-time parents are unsure about how to interact with newborns or how to entertain a newborn. Many are afraid they might hurt their babies. <a href=\"https:\/\/raisingchildren.net.au\/babies\/play-learning\/play-baby-development\/imagining-play-babies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psychologists say<\/a> the best activity for stimulating newborns is by playing with them. Play is the child\u2019s way to develop, learn, bond, and ensure overall well-being. Here are ten tips on how to play with a newborn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-48965f56e1fb538705f77b6c513114e0 wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/mother-day-ideas\/\">Mother&#8217;s Day Ideas: The Ultimate List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-play-with-a-newborn\/#10_Tips_for_New_Parents_on_How_to_Play_with_a_Newborn\" title=\"10 Tips for New Parents on How to Play with a Newborn\">10 Tips for New Parents on How to Play with a Newborn<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-play-with-a-newborn\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-play-with-a-newborn\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-tips-for-new-parents-on-how-to-play-with-a-newborn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tips_for_New_Parents_on_How_to_Play_with_a_Newborn\"><\/span><strong>10 Tips for New Parents on How to Play with a Newborn<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-play-peek-a-boo\">1. Play Peek-a-Boo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular and fun baby games, peek-a-boo does more than strengthen your bond with your newborn. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parenttrust.org\/for-families\/parenting-advice\/parentingtips\/early-learning\/peek-a-boo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It is also one of the best infant stimulation activities<\/a> that develop the baby\u2019s emotional, linguistic, social, and thinking skills. Playing peek-a-boo is one of the most crucial steps to developing object permanence, allowing babies to understand abstract concepts as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-hiding-under-a-blanket.jpg\" alt=\"parents take baby for a walk in the nature\" class=\"wp-image-2152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-hiding-under-a-blanket.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-hiding-under-a-blanket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-hiding-under-a-blanket-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-sing-or-share-nursery-rhymes\">2. Sing or Share Nursery Rhymes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f8fb6c524af1a8d7ab0151398f52f5fa wp-block-paragraph\">Newborns love nursery rhymes, especially when mommies and daddies include gentle touch and cuddling. <a href=\"https:\/\/thenewageparents.com\/benefits-of-nursery-rhymes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The sound coming from mommies allows babies to develop their language skills<\/a>, while mommy\u2019s touch is perfect for newborn tactile stimulation. It helps infants to process sensory information, becoming the basis of their cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-make-funny-faces-and-sounds\">3. Make Funny Faces and Sounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4f56d2751b591905ad1ca11f8987f55f wp-block-paragraph\">Babies love watching their parents\u2019 faces. They try to process every line, shape, color, and hue they see. No one is more important for the young infant than mommy and daddy. <a href=\"https:\/\/myhealth.alberta.ca\/speech-language-hearing\/literacy\/for-babies-and-toddlers\/sound-play-babies-toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Making funny faces and sounds is a great addition to your repertoire of how to play with infants<\/a>. You can stick out your tongue, cross, or squint your eyes, raise your brows, or make a clownish smile. You can also whistle, chirp, or make other sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b87edf3bdb0444ae6b6429ddb2b394a9 wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/questions-first-time-parents-have\/\">45 Questions First-Time Parents Will Have, Answered<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-listen-to-music-with-different-tunes-and-melodies\">4. Listen to Music with Different Tunes and Melodies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-082276d14aa6332cf5caf2052f9c5fff wp-block-paragraph\">If you wonder how to play with your newborn<strong>, <\/strong>you can try playing your favorite song on the stereo. You can also improvise by beating a plastic drum with chopsticks or creating a tune or melody by puffing your cheeks. Some parents can whistle through a candy wrapper. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercy.net\/service\/newborn-baby-care\/music-brain-development\/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20exposing,to%20music%20on%20babies'%20brains.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Listening to music stimulates babies\u2019 sensory perception<\/a>, laying the groundwork for optimum cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-is-playing-a-toy-instrument.jpg\" alt=\"a baby is playing a toy instrument\" class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-is-playing-a-toy-instrument.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-is-playing-a-toy-instrument-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-baby-is-playing-a-toy-instrument-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-offer-textured-and-soft-toys\">5. Offer Textured and Soft Toys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-21cd0359daa5d7a0a2e9d14f3224a443 wp-block-paragraph\">Newborn toys must be safe. They must be free of chemicals, detachable parts, and sharp sides. Soft and textured toys are ideal for babies because they stimulate cognitive development. These toys introduce infants to colors, textures, and patterns. <a href=\"https:\/\/beehivetoyfactory.co.uk\/benefits-soft-toys-babies-children\/#:~:text=Babies%20love%20to%20touch%20and,encouraging%20social%20and%20emotional%20growth.\">Holding the newborn stimulation toys also exercises and develops the baby\u2019s gross motor skills<\/a>, giving better control of finger movements when they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/stuffed-animals.jpg\" alt=\"stuffed animals\" class=\"wp-image-2154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/stuffed-animals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/stuffed-animals-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/stuffed-animals-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-take-your-baby-for-a-nature-walk\">6. Take Your Baby for a Nature Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2b0c4523127c1d34a0532acbef6506a4 wp-block-paragraph\">A walk does not have to be at the park. A neighborhood walk with your baby in a stroller is enough to provide newborn <a href=\"https:\/\/lovevery.com\/community\/blog\/child-development\/the-benefits-of-bringing-your-baby-outside\/\">visual stimulation<strong>, <\/strong>encourage sensory processing<\/a>, and promote cognitive development. It is also a chance for your baby to explore their surroundings, complete with sounds, sights, and smells different from those at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/parents-take-baby-for-a-walk-in-the-nature.jpg\" alt=\"parents take baby for a walk in the nature\" class=\"wp-image-2155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/parents-take-baby-for-a-walk-in-the-nature.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/parents-take-baby-for-a-walk-in-the-nature-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/parents-take-baby-for-a-walk-in-the-nature-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-tickle-your-newborn-gently\">7. Tickle Your Newborn Gently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-44714fa9689d3571029b1fee283c4c0f wp-block-paragraph\">If you often ask yourself \u2018how should I play with my newborn?\u2019<strong>, <\/strong>tickling them will produce the most infectious laugh worthy of a spot on TikTok. Nothing is more precious than hearing your baby giggle and showing a wide smile. It is a moment worth cherishing forever and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/blog\/what-happens-babys-brain-when-theyre-getting-tickled-experts-explain#:~:text=%E2%80%9CA%20baby%20who%20is%20content,and%20caring%20from%20the%20parent.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can help develop your baby\u2019s emotional and social skills.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-get-messy\">8. Get Messy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-98d4b8962fe472778b1c32422dfa1269 wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to know how to play with a newborn to keep them awake? We recommend trying a messy play with them, such as sand, mud, slime, play dough, clay, or paint. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learning4kids.net\/2014\/12\/02\/introducing-play-dough-babies-toddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">However, you must ensure these products are non-toxic because your baby is more than likely to put his fingers into his mouth<\/a>. Moreover, supervision is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/baby-play-with-color.jpg\" alt=\"baby play with color\" class=\"wp-image-2157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/baby-play-with-color.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/baby-play-with-color-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/baby-play-with-color-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-read-a-book-to-your-baby\">9. Read a Book to Your Baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b52485628d60c02dde27fc3ef0a05777 wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"it-s-a-little-early-for-your-baby-to-read-a-j-k-rowling-or-dan-brown-bestseller-however-when-it-comes-to-reading-to-your-baby-it-isn-t-the-content-that-matters-but-your-voice-tone-and-the-chance-to-cuddle-your-newborn-you-can-always-pick-children-s-storybooks-if-you-find-novels-too-heavy-to-read-the-images-colors-and-shapes-should-also-stimulate-your-baby-s-brain\">It\u2019s a little early for your baby to read a J. K. Rowling or Dan Brown bestseller. However, when it comes to reading to your baby, it isn\u2019t the content that matters, but your voice, tone, and the chance to cuddle your newborn. You can always pick children\u2019s storybooks if you find novels too heavy to read. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/development\/intellectual\/benefits-of-reading-to-your-newborn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The images, colors, and shapes should also stimulate your baby\u2019s brain.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-father-is-reading-a-book-to-his-baby.jpg\" alt=\"a father is reading a book to his baby\" class=\"wp-image-2156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-father-is-reading-a-book-to-his-baby.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-father-is-reading-a-book-to-his-baby-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-father-is-reading-a-book-to-his-baby-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-cf9d065ffdb3000f2e9a27fcad1b1894 wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can place a medium-sized mirror in front of your baby during his newborn tummy time<strong>. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pathways.org\/mirrors-good-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">They can look at themselves while making faces, arousing curiosity and stimulating cognitive development<\/a>. Nothing is more fun for a newborn than seeing another baby who looks uncannily similar to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-you-do-with-a-newborn-when-they-are-awake\"><strong>What do you do with a newborn when they are awake?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can do many things with your infant when they are awake. For example, you can give them infant toys to promote cognitive, visual, tactile, and auditory development. The activity can also facilitate gross motor development and muscle strength, depending on the toys you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you will want to use toys appropriate for your baby\u2019s sensory play age. For example, rattles, shatterproof crib mirrors, textured toys, and musical toys are perfect for up to two-month-old infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8c4d4f63b63dff0a38688ec5a335c0e2 wp-block-paragraph\">A newborn tummy time is always a must because it helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/expert-answers\/tummy-time\/faq-20057755#:~:text=Tummy%20time%20%E2%80%94%20placing%20a%20baby,flat%20spots%20(positional%20plagiocephaly).\">strengthen the baby\u2019s neck and shoulder muscles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-play-with-a-2-week-old-baby\"><strong>How do you play with a 2 week old baby?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-week-old babies can start to make eye contact with their parents, recognize their voices, and respond to sounds. You can engage in play activities that stimulate your baby\u2019s visual, tactile, and auditory development. So, what kind of stimulation does a newborn need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-35216acb19cb26bee18de578ee9f398f wp-block-paragraph\">You can put colorful toys and child-safe objects with contrasting patterns in front of the infant as visual stimulation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwidesurrogacy.org\/blog\/the-best-music-for-soothing-engaging-your-baby\">Experts also recommend<\/a> playing soft melodies in the background while talking to your baby softly and calmly. You can make funny faces and sounds as you play with your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-716f1f7e16fc12663956e19b3edc5158 wp-block-paragraph\">It would be wise to remember that tactile stimulation newborn activities are essential for optimum cognitive development. You can offer soft and textured toys. It also helps to touch your baby gently because this also develops their sensory perception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning how to play with a newborn when awake requires appreciating the value of tummy time. Place your 2-week-old baby on its tummy to strengthen their shoulder and neck muscles when playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-be-a-newborn-s-daily-routine\"><strong>What should be a newborn\u2019s daily routine?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A newborn\u2019s daily routine consists of sleeping (about 16 hours), feeding (about six to eight times), and playing and cuddling, all within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newborns sleep about two to three hours with each sleep cycle, stirring for about 40 minutes before resuming sleep. Babies tend to wake up two to three times to feed at night. However, it is not uncommon to see fluctuations in the newborn\u2019s sleep pattern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feeding time not only supports the baby\u2019s nourishment but is also a crucial time for newborn cuddling and parent-infant bonding. Cuddling is the best form of tactile stimulation. It can also offer the newborn visual and auditory stimulation when the mother looks into her baby\u2019s eyes and makes cooing, soft sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend sticking out your tongue, smiling, and making funny faces if you want to play with a newborn after feeding. You can also use your baby\u2019s favorite toy for them to follow or focus on. Many mothers shake a rattle for their babies to locate the sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the questions first-time parents ask is how long to play with a newborn. Babies do not have an extensive attention span. Hence, you can play with your infant until they &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;fall asleep. Parents can sing children\u2019s songs, make funny faces and sounds, and do other fun yet gentle activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-can-i-start-tummy-time\"><strong>When can I start tummy time?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can start tummy time from day one as part of your baby\u2019s pleasurable everyday routine. It would be best to observe tummy time gradually, beginning with one to two-minute sessions, two to three times daily. You can slowly prolong the tummy time duration to ten to fifteen-minute sessions, four to six times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-do-tummy-time\"><strong>How do you do tummy time?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place your baby on your chest belly-down for one to two minutes, two to three times daily. You can gradually increase the tummy time sessions up to 15 minutes several times every day. You can place a soft blanket on the floor and lay your older baby (at least three months old) on the blanket belly-down for about three to five minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing how to play with a newborn is a crucial responsibility of all parents. Sensory stimulation and motor development are important goals of playtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6f1da40397bfbf888279ca9d921e02a6 wp-block-paragraph\">Using safe and age-appropriate toys, introducing different sensory experiences, cuddling, tummy time, and other activities can help achieve these goals while allowing young babies to bond with their parents. After all, play is a child\u2019s way of discovering and exploring the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-914df1ca5c514cbf2c494da36e133999 wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/tips-for-parents-to-utilize-alfredcamera\/\">Watching Over Your Kids with AlfredCamera<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the greatest joys parents can ever have. As cute as these little angels are, they are not perfect. Not yet. Infant stimulation is necessary for optimum newborn development. 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