Materials
\n<\/b>Various objects with different textures (e.g. large feather, soft ribbons, cotton balls, cloth, tissues, etc.)<\/p>\n
Directions
\n<\/b>Place your baby on a blanket on the floor \u2014 or on her changing table or in her crib. Gently brush the objects across her tender tummy, leg, or cheek. Observe how your baby responds to the various objects. You will proably be able to tell which items are her favorites by her excited kicks and coos. Of course, what makes this game even more interesting are your comments, like, “Isn’t this soft?” “Does this tickle?”) This is an activity that can often be used to entertain your baby for months! She may even start suggesting tickle-me items on her own by the time she’s about a year old!<\/p>\n
Tickle time promotes body awareness and social development as well as tactile stimulation. It also gives you a chance to practice responding to your baby’s cues and body language.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Materials Various objects with different textures (e.g. large feather, soft ribbons, cotton balls, cloth, tissues, etc.) Directions Place your baby on a blanket on the floor \u2014 or on her changing table or in her crib. Gently brush the objects across her tender tummy, leg, or cheek. Observe how your baby responds to the various … <\/p>\n