Explore the Top Activities and Tools to Boost Your Baby's Development
Your little one is nearing their half-birthday already? Babies do grow up so fast! Have you noticed the increase in their physical activities and social interactions yet?
What to expect?
At around 5 to 6 months you will notice a lot of changes in your little one. Some of the changes are:
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Begin to roll
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May start to sit with some support
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May show some early signs of crawling
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Can hold their head steady
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Pass object from one hand to another
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Can bring objects to their mouth
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Can reach and grasp their favourite toy
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Can visually track a moving object
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Can respond to sound by mobbing their head towards the direction of the sound
Is this normal?
Concern:
My baby is getting anxious around my extended family and friends.
Verdict:
Yes, it is normal for your baby to get anxious and nervous around unfamiliar people or strangers. This is known as stranger anxiety and usually takes place between 6 to 12 months.
Concern:
My baby is drooling more and putting everything in their mouth.
Verdict:
Yes, it is normal. Your baby explores the world with their mouth so putting objects in their mouth helps them understand the object's shape, size and texture. It also indicates that they may start teething and chewing on objects helps their aching gums to soothe. It is important not to leave small objects or unsafe objects around your baby as they will try to chew on them as well.
How can you support your baby’s development?
As your baby is growing rapidly every single day, you want to provide the best tools and environment to your baby to grow and develop in. With so many options available in the market and many circulating on the internet, it was difficult to determine what your baby actually needs. But not anymore. To help you provide the best for your baby, Tinyvers has worked with a team of pediatricians, educators and many more experts from various fields to design activity kits that cater to your child’s developmental needs. Tinyvers activity kit 3 has been designed specially for 5 to 6 month babies with developmental tools that foster exploration, visual, sensory, physical, emotional and overall development. The kit also comes with a milestone brochure, activity booklet and DIY activity cards that help you navigate your baby’s developmental journey with ease.
Let’s take a tiny peek into the developmental toys included in Tinyvers activity kit 3:
1. Rainbow ball:
The rainbow ball is a perfect colourful and soft companion for your little one as they learn to gain control over their movements. The ball's unique design makes it easier for your baby to grab it. It also encourages your baby to reach out for the ball, grab it and pass it from one hand to another. The bright colours of the ball also help in visual stimulation and tracking.
2. Rainbow spinner:
As your baby’s curiosity about their surroundings increases, the rainbow spinner adds a new element of surprise. This colourful spinner encourages your baby to use their hands to rotate the spinner, improving their hand-eye coordination.
3. Playful socks:
Your baby will begin to roll, crawl and eventually walk soon. To make this transition from rolling to walking smoother, playful socks can play a major role. The rattle on the socks will encourage your baby to make more controlled and voluntary leg movements. It will also stimulate their sense of hearing.
4. Wrist rattle:
Your baby loves batting their hand or grabbing things, don’t they? Why don’t you make that experience a little more interesting for them?
If your baby has reached the stage where they have begun to discover their hands and grab anything and everything in the way, the wrist rattle is the perfect toy for them. The soft material wrapped around your baby’s wrist will provide them with sensory stimulation. As your baby bats their hand or reaches to grab their favourite object, the rattling sound will capture their attention and increase their curiosity. The rattle will encourage your baby to make more voluntary hand movements which improves their hand movement and develops their motor control.
5. Auditory play:
As your baby has started responding to sounds, auditory play helps in providing auditory stimulation to your baby. Shaking the auditory play in front of your baby’s eyes in a rhythmic pattern helps them in developing rhythmic abilities. Shaking the auditory play in different directions will encourage your baby to follow the direction of sound. It also helps in improving language development, cognitive development and ability to detect patterns.
6. Flashcards:
Flashcards are a fun and interactive way to introduce your little one to a wide variety of things. The bright colourful pictures help your baby in developing their recognition and memory skills. At this stage, your baby is discovering their hands, legs and body and so body part flashcards are a perfect way to help your little one identify the different parts of their body.
As their curious little eyes are discovering the things around them for the first time, Things I see flashcards help them to be familiar with their surroundings. Your baby loves putting things in their mouth and soon you will introduce them to solid foods. The fruit flashcards are a great way to introduce them to different kinds of fruits.
You have done a wonderful job as a new parent. As your baby nears the 6 month mark, choosing the right toys and activities can make a big difference in their journey of growth and development. At this stage, introducing them to age appropriate toys such as Rainbow ball, rainbow spinner, playful socks, wrist rattle and auditory play and engaging them in interactive activities such as going through flashcards can be extremely beneficial. Encourage your little one to reach their developmental milestone with the right age-appropriate tools and lots of love.