Games to Play with Your 8-Month-Old Baby
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At around 8 months, babies seem to suddenly become more active, curious, and social. They are just realising that there is a whole world around them. This makes it the perfect time to engage their skills through play. Interactive games are a great way to build key developmental areas while strengthening your parent-child connection.
By 8 months, your little one will be learning to sit up, scoot, and grab. You may be surprised by just how mobile they are getting all of a sudden! You want to support this newfound movement with games that enhance physical abilities. While at it, don’t neglect emotional, social, language, and problem-solving skills. Paying attention to everything will ensure comprehensive learning and development.
Let’s look at some examples of games to play with your 8-month-old across key development categories.
Pick-up puffs – Scatter small finger foods like Little Bellies puffs for 7+ months babies for your little one to grasp and safely self-feed. This is a very important skill to develop! Read here why.
Playing with food is a wonderful way to help build motor skills. More on this in our article Playing With Food Benefits: Developing Fine & Gross Motor Skills.
As you can see, playing with your 8-month-old involves interactive and sensory-rich activities. Engage in simple games that encourage exploration and stimulate their developing senses. From peek-a-boo to sensory play, make each moment an opportunity for connection.
Consider playing daily games in short 5-10-minute sessions. This will nurture amazing development leaps. Tap into your baby’s interests and emerging abilities to guide joint play. Most importantly, follow their cues and keep it fun!
Remember, these interactive games are designed to promote your baby’s mobility, learning, and imagination. For you, try to enjoy the magical two-way connection you are getting during these precious months!
While this is a pretty big list of games you can play with your 8-month-old, it does not include all the games that babies can enjoy at this age. Do not be afraid to create your own games based on your baby’s interests and abilities. The most important thing is to have fun, be playful, and follow your baby’s cues.
So take advantage of this opportunity to play with your little one as you nurture their development. Embrace the joy of discovery and cherish the precious moments of laughter and connection!
More play-with-food game ideas in our Play with Food Guide from Simone Emery.
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