Activities for newborns

Nappy changes provide a perfect chance to face to face chats with baby.

Feeds are a great time to introduce baby to rhymes.

Introducing baby to new faces and voices is a great way of developing their social skills from birth.

Try talking to your baby in a sing-along voice.

Try copying the little sounds your baby makes.

There are all sorts of ways to boost the amount you talk to your baby from day one.

Babies will love the closeness and rhythm of a gentle boogie.

All sorts of everyday activities can make for songs to sing to your baby.

Copying babies' actions shows them you've noticed they're trying to communicate.

Tummy time is great for babies' physical development, but it's also an opportunity to chat and play.

Introduce a little movement to your baby and chat away as you do it.

A fun game to play using a selection of everyday items.

Wiggly babies are exploring how different parts of their bodies move - talk them through it.

Cuddles with all the family are important for building early bonds.

Babies love to feel your touch - it's good for bonding and learning too.

Babies love looking at faces, and it's good for their learning too!

Try using noises and touches to engage your baby.

Teach your baby all about the different parts of their face.

Talk your baby through bath time.

Naming body parts is a great way for your baby to start to learn about themselves.