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[Childcare] Games that 3-month-old babies like
Around three months after birth, babies start to smile a lot more and respond adorably to our voices and physical contact.
At three months old, their necks begin to steady, and as their hearing and vision develop, they start showing interest in many things.
We hope they continue to grow well, taking in plenty of stimulation from familiar adults and their surroundings.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered many play ideas that babies will love.
We’ll focus on activities suited to three-month-old developmental stages, so please try them at daycare or at home and enjoy lots of interaction with your baby.
You’re sure to see some adorable moments.
[Childcare] Games 3-Month-Old Babies Like (1–10)
prone exercise
Tummy time is an activity babies can play and enjoy once they’ve developed enough back strength.
Because it takes a lot of energy for a baby, it may help them sleep soundly.
Placing a rolled, soft towel under their chest can be helpful.
Of course, avoid tummy time during the period when your baby cannot lift their head on their own.
Until your baby can hold their head up for longer or roll over independently, do not leave them alone on their tummy.
A caregiver should always stay nearby and watch to ensure the baby’s safety.
tickle tickle
Gentle tickle play is a fun activity for babies who love physical contact.
They explore the sensation with their whole bodies and learn that it’s fun, delightful, and pleasant.
Of course, don’t tickle too hard, touch them when they don’t want it, or keep it up for a long time.
Always keep tickling within the bounds of what clearly makes the baby happy and comfortable.
Through loving words and gentle touch from parents, family members, and close caregivers, babies learn trust and a sense of security.
baby gym
Even infants who are too young to stand or walk respond well to colorful visuals, textures, and sounds.
Why not set up a baby gym that your little one can enjoy even while lying down? A baby gym hangs cute dolls and toys within easy reach, so a small movement of the hands or feet can touch them or make sounds.
The materials are soft, so it’s safe even if something accidentally falls onto the baby.
The way the dolls sway gently when kicked or touched with a finger—even by chance—will surely feel mysterious and fascinating to your baby.
Peekaboo
The charm of babies around three months old, when their expressions become more animated, is truly special.
A caregiver or someone close who is always looking after them might get a big smile just by coming near, talking to them, and playing peekaboo! Babies sense familiar voices they hear all the time, as well as familiar smells and atmospheres, which helps them feel secure and smile.
Since a baby’s vision is still quite blurry, playing peekaboo up close helps convey the fun more clearly.
Try communicating with your baby using a bright, cheerful voice and expressions.
Baby massage
Baby massage is both a form of exercise and a way to communicate through physical touch.
Once your baby reaches an age when their bones and muscles are becoming stronger, why not try gentle touch that doubles as a light massage? The main purpose isn’t truly to exercise or massage, but to connect through touch and talk—that’s the fundamental idea.
When a beloved person touches them, babies beam with a smile.
It’s heartwarming to see your baby smile or seem to enjoy themselves.
rattle
A rattle that babies with developing grip strength can hold and play with on their own.
A rattle is a “garagara” toy.
Of course, even if the baby can’t hold it yet, a caregiver can touch it together or make sounds with it so even younger infants can enjoy it.
Lightweight and gentle to the touch, a rattle is a dependable toy that stays by a baby’s side through many stages of growth.
Since babies can squeeze tightly, once they get a rattle in their hand, they might keep shaking it and playing with it for a long time.
squeezing play
Even very young babies whose vision is still blurry will show a grasp reflex—an unconscious motion of gripping—if you bring a toy or other object to their hands and let them touch it.
For babies that small, as well as for those old enough to try to grasp intentionally, squeezing and holding something with a gentle texture can be a fun play activity.
Their hands receive stimulation, and through the sensations they feel, they gather information that enriches their intelligence and emotions.
Be sure to provide toys that are easy for your baby to hold.
Soft-textured toys will nurture feelings of enjoyment and a sense of security in your baby.