Little Red Wagon Bumping up and down in my little red wagon, Bumping up and down in my little red wagon, Bumping up and down in my little red wagon, Having so much fun!
Jack and Jill Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.
Humpty Dumpty (lifting game) Stand and hold your child on the bed, a chair, etc., and sing: "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Ready? 1 - 2- 3" On the count of three, lift your baby high in the air and slowly swoop him back down.
These Are Baby's These are baby's fingers These are baby's toes, This is baby's bellybutton Round and round it goes.
| Cushion Climb Place cushions or pillows, blankets, etc. around the room and let your baby crawl over this obstacle course.
Hide in Laundry Let your child sit up in a pile of clean clothes. The clothes should be light pieces such as socks, underclothes, or cloth diapers. Let him enjoy picking up the various pieces and help him hide in the laundry.
Baby Bounce Sit in the bed with your child standing facing you, and bounce him up and down while singing "bounce bounce bounce", "high and low" and "up and down" you go.
Cycling Baby Lie your child on her back and lift her legs to make fun, cycling motions (as if she's riding a bicycle). Sing "uphill" and cycle slownly, then "downhill" and cycle faster.
| Show your infant jungle-themed animals in books and let your child explore jungle-themed stuffed animals - lions, monkeys, snakes, giraffes, etc. Be sure to name each animal as your child plays with it.
| Face to Face Interaction:
Baby Massage After so much exercise, your baby is ready for a slow massage. Gently rub his arms, legs, feet, and back, (use baby oil or lotion if desired) and hum him a lullaby.)
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