What are some easy baby activities?

It’s fun having a baby around – they’re full of joy, everything is learning, and the world is their oyster. But should we be doing baby activities with them?

Yes…and no…

Babies learn through experiences and they learn through exposure. We want to give our babies all of that, plus the sun, moon, and stars. A great way to introduce new experiences and give them exposure to different concepts, sensations, and items.

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What are age appropriate activities for babies?

The hardest part in finding activities for babies is actually FINDING THEM.

This round-up focuses on the 6-15 month age group. I’ve broken into three sub groups: 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-15 months.

However, remember to look at activities throughout this list – don’t just focus on your baby’s exact age. A 6-9 month activity doesn’t mean your 15 month old won’t love it too. And of course, use your own parenting discretion. Your baby, your comfort level.

How do I entertain a baby?

Exposure, experience. Play, reading, conversation.

These are my END ALL BE ALL phrases to remember with all children.

We aren’t trying to teach or drill information into our babies. EVERYTHING IS LEARNING TO A BABY. These activities are meant to give EXPERIENCES AND EXPOSURE – all in the name of building background knowledge for them to draw off of later and help those neurons and pathways develop.

Babies don’s need school to learn. They just need opportunities to check out the world.

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I rounded up the best of the best baby activities from the web!

Enjoy these activities with your baby (but remember, always use best judgement, supervision, and safety precautions with your baby).

Easy baby activities for the 6-9 month age group

Fluffy Bin (Busy Toddler) – Build baby a sensory bin from stuffed animals

Googly Eyes Sensory Bag (Clare’s Little Tots) – Create a gel filled sensory bag for your baby

Under the Umbrella Sensory Play (Best Toys 4 Toddlers) – Build a beautiful umbrella sensory zone

Dry Bath (Busy Toddler) – A simple way to entertain baby while you get ready

Baby Play: Ball Basics (Simple Home Blessing) – Encourage baby to play with balls

Baby Betterment: Mirror Time Matters (Simple Home Blessing) – Time in front of a mirror with baby

Baby Music Bin (Busy Toddler) – A DIY sound based sensory tray

How to Make Sensory Bags for Babies (Messy Little Monsters) – A how-to guide for making sensory bags with your baby

Tugging Lid (Busy Toddler) – Make a simple DIY tugging lid for baby

Sensory Fort for Babies (Messy Little Monsters) – Create a beautiful sensory fort

Baby Play: Water Tray Play (Learn with Play at Home) – A high chair activity using water

Baby Play: Rat-a-Tat Tins (Learn with Play at Home) – Encourage music and auditory learning with drum play

Montessori Inspired Easter Egg Sound Shakers (Living Montessori Now) – Create simple shakes for baby to play with

Rainbow Sensory Play Bottles and Homemade Instruments (Kids Craft Room) – Build a sensory bottle for baby

The Magical Cardboard Box (Mama Smiles) – Explore the wonders of a cardboard box

Circles Treasure Basket (The Imagination Tree) – Create a basket of just circles/lids

Baby Play with Goop (Simple Fun for Kids) – Encourage messy sensory by making taste safe goop

Easy baby activities for 9-12 month olds

Cereal Pool (Busy Toddler) – A sensory bin for babies

Mini Rainbow Sensory Bottles (The Kavanaugh Report) – Build adorable mini sensory bottles

Edible Paint for Babies (Hands On : As We Grow) – Create edible paint from fruit purees

Cheerio Find (Busy Toddler) – A quick way to entertain baby in the kitchen

Window Grab (Busy Toddler) – A simple high chair activity

Edible Sensory Bin for Babies (Hands On : As We Grow) – Build a cold sensory bin using frozen vegetables

Baby & Oobleck High Chair Sensory (Busy Toddler) – Baby plays with taste safe oobleck

Laminated Flower Exploration for Babies (The Kavanaugh Report) – Laminate flowers for baby to explore

Edible Infant Paint (Munchkins and Moms) – Make edible finger paint with rice cereal

Baby Toy Push (Busy Toddler) – A DIY toy made from a wipes container

Exploring Montessori Sensory Play with Babies (Natural Beach Living) – A variety of sensory bin ideas for babies

Indoor Pool (Busy Toddler) – Fill up an indoor pool for a change of pace

Easy baby activities for 12-15 month olds

Sticky Wall Art (Busy Toddler) – Use con-tact paper with baby

Colorful Melting Ice (Bambini Travel) – Cold sensory for babies

Baby Ball Drop (Busy Toddler) – Use a Clorox container to make a fun ball game for baby

Big Paint Paper (Bambini Travel) – A giant canvas for baby to paint onto

Hidden Toys (Busy Toddler) – Hide toys in a box for baby to find

Baby Play with Gelatin (Simple Fun for Kids) – A sensory activity with gelatin

Animal Tape Rescue (Busy Toddler) – A fun activity for babies with tape and animals

Montessori Open and Close Basket (Living Montessori Now) – A bin made of items that open and close

Baby and Toddler Straw Activity (Fun with Mama) – A fine motor skills activity for baby

Soft Obstacle Course for Baby on the Move (Teach Me Mommy) – A gross motor skills game using soft items

Good Mornings with Moringa: Montessori Practical Life (Montessori On Mars) – Pruning skills with a 14 month old

Corn meal bin (Busy Toddler) – Baby sensory bin

What’s your favorite easy baby activity?

AGAIN – REMEMBER TO USE GOOD JUDGMENT AND SUPERVISION WITH ALL BABY ACTIVITIES.