Newborn Activities

Looking for newborn activities and newborn play ideas that will help your baby meet their developmental milestones? This board is filled with infant sensory activities, newborn tummy time activities and tips for how to play with your newborn. Find the best newborn baby activities and baby development activities you can use daily. These 0-3 month activities are great for building muscle for tummy time and rolling over. Explore the newborn play ideas today!
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So, what can you can be on the lookout for as your baby begins early mobility?

Rolling to sides
Swiping & grabbing toys close by
Easily play in side lying position
Tummy time is on the floor
Head is lifting easily in tummy time
Making lots of oooh’s and aaaah’s sounds
Bringing toys to their mouths with both hands

Things babies often struggle with at 3 months

Frustration with tummy time as they try really hard to lift their head

Frustration with rolling - They WANT to move but just have not coordinated it yet

Frustration with accidentally banging toys against their face as they are learning to control their arms!
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Things your baby might do at 3 months old
So, what can you can be on the lookout for as your baby begins early mobility? Rolling to sides Swiping & grabbing toys close by Easily play in side lying position Tummy time is on the floor Head is lifting easily in tummy time Making lots of oooh’s and aaaah’s sounds Bringing toys to their mouths with both hands Things babies often struggle with at 3 months Frustration with tummy time as they try really hard to lift their head Frustration with rolling - They WANT to move but just have not coordinated it yet Frustration with accidentally banging toys against their face as they are learning to control their arms!
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