He receives information through the senses, so this activity is essential for his motor development.
Little by little your baby grows and becomes aware of the world around him, so it is natural for him to feel the need to touch everything because, in this way, he learns about his relationship with the objects that are part of his environment. At this stage (between 0 and 2 years old), it is essential that you provide him with all possible means to explore and learn, so it is important to try to make it as easy as possible for him.
Here we share some tips to facilitate the exploration of your little one.
Bye, bye shoes!
Up to eight or nine months of age, your baby has a finer sensitivity in the feet than in the hand. Encourage him to explore different types of soil, barefoot! A good tip is that you place your feet in different containers with sea sand, earth, river rocks, water or grass, among others so that it recognizes the textures and searches for them with your feet. Discovering them will promote movement and with it, your muscle development. A game that promotes your development! Also, it is very safe and fun.
Ball games
Even if you consider it a bit simple, all babies love it! It starts with games where he rolls the ball, he will have a lot of fun trying to reach it!
To dance!
According to research done at York University (UK) and Jyväskylä University (Finland), babies are born with an innate tendency to move rhythmically in response to music. But, you can also help him. Smooth, assisted movements to the rhythm of the music favor its motor skills. They also help you develop your memory and creativity.
Sneaking with toys
Hiding your favorite toys for them to find is also a good idea for your baby to explore other areas of your home and at the same time develop their motor skills. Plus, it’s a lot of fun for him! You can put on light obstacles like sponges, pillows or stuffed animals to make the game even more entertaining.
Make sure it’s comfortable
One way to make this exploration stage easier for you is to use a diaper that fits your needs and allows you to move freely. For this, consider the Huggies Ultra Comfort that give you total freedom of movement because they are ultra-thin, ultra-flexible and ultra-absorbent in this way, you will feel safe and very comfortable!