Getting Your Baby to Focus on Tracking Sounds and Sights
Hey Mumma and Daddy! I love it when you help me explore new things. Watching and listening to stuff is important for my newborn sensory development now. Here’s how you can make it fun and help me learn:
Visual Wonders: How to Help Your Baby Follow Sights
You can support my visual tracking by showing me high-contrast visuals like black-and-white pictures or toys. Hold a card or toy about 12 inches away from my face and move it slowly from side to side. I’ll try to follow it with my eyes. If my eyes cross sometimes, don’t worry—that’s just me learning how to track things. You can find these black-and-white pictures and toys on the Tinyvers website under Activity 2
You can also use a high-contrast toy, like a rattle. Shake it gently in front of me and see if I follow it with my eyes. It’s a great way to help with my visual tracking and newborn play tips.
Tune In: How to Get Your Baby to Pay Attention with Sounds
When I’m around four weeks old, I start getting interested in sounds. You can help with my auditory stimulation by making different noises. Try tearing paper, pouring pasta, or tapping a spoon on a bowl. Talk to me about the sounds you’re making and see if I turn my head or look towards the noise. This helps with sound tracking and early learning.
How to Play with a Newborn
Focus on one sound at a time so I’m not overwhelmed. It helps me understand better and supports my language development. While you make sounds, talk to me too. This helps me get used to listening and starts teaching me to talk.
You can also combine sounds and sights. For example, after I watch a high-contrast rattle, you can shake it to make a soft sound. This helps me use both my eyes and ears together, boosting my newborn sensory development.
Thanks for playing with me and helping me learn about the world!