Keep the next step small: respond to a feed, offer comfort, then notice whether your baby is ready for quiet interaction or rest. A fixed activity timetable is not the goal.
Connection before a timetable
Keep the next step small: respond to a feed, offer comfort, then notice whether your baby is ready for quiet interaction or rest. A fixed activity timetable is not the goal.
A few useful moments in your day
During an alert moment
Talk softly or share a face-to-face moment. Pause when your baby turns away.
During care
Describe a nappy change or dressing in a calm voice. Familiar care can also be connection.
When plans change
Put the activity aside. Feeding, comfort and safe rest take priority.
A whole new world. A safe place in you.
Use this stage as a starting point, not a checklist. Pick the subject that matters to your family today. Children develop differently; adapt play to ability and discuss health or feeding concerns with your care team.
- Connection
- Sensory discovery
- Gentle routines
A question about this stage
How much play should I plan?
You do not need a programme of lessons. A few responsive moments during ordinary care are a useful starting point.