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How to Play With a 6-Month-Old
Simple, safe ways to play with a 6-month-old at home: floor play, face-to-face games, everyday objects, books and songs, plus safety and supervision tips.
Play & Early Learning
Baby Play At Home
5 guides, starting with How to Play With a 6-Month-Old.
Independent Play: When It Starts and How to Encourage It
When independent play begins, rough time expectations by age, safe ways to encourage it with an adult nearby, and what to do if your child resists playing alone.
Infant Activities to Do at Home
Easy, low-cost infant activities to do at home by age, from newborn to 12 months, with safety notes on supervision, choking hazards and play spaces.
Infant Treasure Basket Ideas
Treasure basket ideas for babies: how to set one up, what to put in it, themed basket ideas, and a safety checklist for choking hazards and supervision.
Sensory Play for a 6-Month-Old
Safe sensory play ideas for a 6-month-old: textures, water, sound and sight, with clear guidance on supervision, choking risks, allergens and ideas to skip.
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