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You obviously need to stimulate Baby from birth, but what kind of stimulation works for a baby who isn’t talking yet? Here are some ideas – choose those that fit your child’s stage of development.

4 MONTHS

TUMMY TIME FUN

It’s very important for your baby to spend enough time on her tummy at this stage, but it’s not always her favourite position. Make it easier with a game: place her on a towel, and use it to gently roll her from side to side while you keep the beat by saying: “Roll, roll from side to side.”

GOOD FOR strengthening tummy, back and neck muscles

RIBBON AND FOOT FUN

Tie one end of alongish ribbon to asmall toy. Place Baby on her back on the ground, and place a baby-gym frame above her. Loosely tie the other end of the ribbon around her ankle, and hang the toy over