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Playing Ping Pong
Play a game of verbal “Ping Pong” as you change your baby’s diapers, feed him,
and rock him.
When your baby makes a sound, imitate it and see if he will make another
sound back. Repeat it again and see how many times you can make sounds back
and forth.
The “ping pong” game is likely to last longer when your baby makes the first
sound. But if you have a quiet baby, try a sound you think he can make and see
if he will join in the “ping pong” game.
Simply Scarves
Put small, colorful scarves or fabric scraps in a basket. Sheer fabric, like chiffon,
works well.
Sit with your child and place the basket where he can reach or crawl over to it.
Let him take the scarves from the basket to explore.
Talk to him as he explores and encourage any sounds he makes.“You picked a
scarf with polka dots on it,Vincente.”
Play some quiet music with this activity and sway and wave the scarves.
Put the basket of scarves out of your child’s reach when you are finished.
Enjoying Music
Find children’s music tapes or CDs. Music with a strong beat appeals to babies.
Look for music such as Kids in Motion and other selections by Greg and Steve,
Ella Jenkins, the Laurie Berkner Band, Hap Palmer, and the Putumayo Kids series
which presents songs from different cultures sung in different languages.
Play the music for your child and watch her move! Clap to the beat and
encourage her to join in.
When you find music she responds to, play it often so she will become familiar
with it. Play it in the car.
Sing along with the music and listen to hear if your baby tries to “sing” too.