Wake Windows

What is everyone doing with their babies during their wake windows? We have a play mat & some black and white toys & sensory bits. Just wondering what other things I can do with my boy that he might enjoy x

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I mainly just talk crap at her with a big smiley face 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Read to her, we have some picture books and I talk to her about what's in the pictures and make the animal noises to her.

Play on the play mat

She goes in her swing and I chat to her when doing some stuff in the kitchen.

Independent play on the playmat

Tummy time.

Walks

My little boy loves a little song and dance. His favourite is the Hokey Cokey, but anything with a routine makes him smile.

I’m struggling with tummy time, how do you do it please? 😩 x

@Raine We use a tummy time pillow and just place her on our chests that counts as tummy time as well.

When on the floor use the pillow or place a rolled up muslin under them (put them in a plank/push up position) I put her sensory mirror in front of her but she tends to just look at the tv. Just slowly build up the time.

Start with just putting them on your chest when you sat on the sofa and chat with them. Luckily our LO has liked that position since birth so developed quite a strong neck quickly.

Good luck

I dance with my little boy! I also show him balloons, or just walk around the house and make his feet touch different textures. He likes it!

Play peekaboo into the mirror with my boy he finds it hilarious to see himself also he loves music on and having a dance with one of us and he likes his play may and light up toys

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