What activities do you do with your baby?

ashtownyeah

We practice head control and look around in the Bumpo Seat, do tummy time and watch the mobile on his play mat, read books, and spend time in the bouncer. But, I'm looking for other fun ideas to do with my 2 month old (he'll be 10 weeks on Wednesday). I'd love to take him to a park or for a walk around the neighborhood, but it has been so hot here that being outside isn't really an option for us right now.

What fun things do you and your little one enjoy doing together?

justkeeptrying

I sing a lot of songs and play with his stuffed animals. My DS will be 11 weeks on Wednesday. He's now starting to hold on to the toys which is fun. And he's laughed while playing with them a couple of times.

We've also started playing with a rattle. I have to put it in his hand but he looks surprised whenever he moves his hand and he hears it shake.

I also often will lay him on my bed and just talk to him. That's especially good if I have laundry to fold. I'll pat his head with the clean clothes and just smile and talk. He will "talk" back and smile. It's good for babies to have "conversation" with you

CanadaMom17

Besides the things already mentioned, my DD just enjoys lying on a blanket under a shade tree and watching the leaves blow if we want to get outside for fresh air and it's hot out.  She loves having her belly eaten (kisses and zerberts), and singing 'Hokey Pokey' with me moving the corresponding body part.  

marthaudani

My DD likes to listen to music with me and sometimes I swear she's trying to sing along. We also dance - I pick her up and we dance around the house.

Sometimes we chase the dog. We'll sneak up on him and scare him and then run after him. Her face lights up when he jumps and runs. lol

We play dress up. I'll change her outfit or put a hat on me and do a fashion commentary like Joan Rivers.

We make games out of pretty much everything and talk and sing all day.

Knottie76365376

I love hearing these mommy antics!  We've been trying to roll from front to back and making a game of it.  We sing itzy-bitzy spider with all the motions.  And of course swimming. He loves going in water. We were lucky enough to make it to a lake this weekend. 

jakobaby

Head shoulders knees and toes song. My DS loves it.

odawg

Swimming has been helpful in the heat as well as getting some solid naps! We keep her skin covered and only do about 15 min but she loves it!

Kae42

In the morning we usually do a dance party: she loves to do supported standing (I hold her hands) and can really wiggle her butt/push herself up and down on her legs. When she needs a break I hold her and dance around while she chats and "sings"
In the afternoon we often set up a blanket outside to lay on... Often looking around is enough with some chatting and singing songs
Im looking forward to when she notices the toys I place in her hands a bit more

canadianmom89

We put dd in the jolly jumper this week (she is 14 weeks) and she loved it! So that is a new daily activity. She also loves the pool so we swim when it's warm enough (we've had a cold rainy summer) and I love to bake so I will set her up in the kitchen in her bouncy chair and read out the recipe to her and tell her what I'm measuring and doing. She usually talks back to me and it's fun for me to do something I like that she seems to enjoy too

blairdavis99

We do most of what pp have said. Our favorite new toy is the piano from BRU. We love it! Can be kicked, "hit" during tummy time, or used with hands when baby is older & sitting up. Both my LOs love it. Guaranteed 20 minutes of time to do stuff around the house. Mostly, though, it is so darn cute & they are so darn proud of themselves, I hang out next to them an clap & sing along.

Buckles0528

We do all of the above. I also like to walk around our backyard and show him things and tell him what it is. The flowers, trees, squirrels, planes going by, etc...