Angu's personalized playtime guide: ~~from BABYCENTER
Once your baby can sit up, he'll have a whole new world of toys to explore, with blocks to stack and balls to roll. Not long after, he'll start moving across the floor!
The Importance of Play
Your baby is much more of a social being now, delighting in interacting with you. Share silly games, like peek-a-boo or making faces at each other. Most of all, playtime is a wonderful chance to bond.
Toys and objects (like a wooden spoon) he can easily and safely manipulate will give his motor skills a good workout and strengthen his understanding of cause and effect. Expect his manual dexterity to improve significantly during this period.
How Your Baby Plays
Your baby's movements are more deliberate now. He'll take pleasure in his abilities to grasp, twist, squeeze, and bang objects. Show him how to stack three or four soft blocks into a tower - and share the fun of knocking it down and rebuilding it.
He's beginning to realize that objects still exist even when he can't see them, so cover a toy with a blanket while he's watching and let him enjoy the thrill of revealing it.
Soon he'll be on the move, creeping and crawling, then pulling up and "cruising" as he holds onto furniture and makes his way around the room. Provide plenty of safe space for him to explore. Toys that move, too, will encourage his travels.
Best Toys for This Age
Give him playthings that encourage exploration and his developing skills. As always, be sure to keep safety in mind, avoiding anything with small parts that can pose a choking hazard. These are good choices:
1. Stacking toys. Chunky blocks or a set of rings that stack on a post give his fine motor skills a workout.
2. Soft plush toys. It's common for babies this age to become attached to a favorite soft toy, one that makes them feel safe and secure.
3. Manipulatives. Colorful toys with parts that move, spin, and squeak will delight him.
4. Balls. Lightweight, brightly colored balls will send him scooting after them once he
