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Everything you need for a 4 months + Baby Activity Area
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items Creating a designated free movement area in the main space of your home is great for baby to work on reaching their milestones, avoid container baby syndrome, and get into a routine of exploring and playing independently as well as with you near by o...
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Structure
Toys / Books
Structure
These are the things you need to turn a corner of your house into a baby activity area. More than likely you already have things around that you can use / repurpose. As baby grows and becomes more mobile you may have to change things around so do not...
Add a shatterproof mirror along the floor next to where baby will be laying and sitting. The reflection will often catch the baby’s eye! Mirrors are a great sensory experience for babies and toddlers of all ages
Shatterproof Mirror
I put a thick cushy quilt down on the floor in my babies activity area this is great over a rug or carpet
Crib Quilts
These are gaining popularity and definitely great for areas with hard floor. When my first was a baby I used brightly colored abc tiles in the area that he spent the most time playing
Beautiful Non-toxic Baby Play Mats - House of Noa
A variety of mats you can use in a baby play area or on the go
Baby Play Mat
Once your baby begins sitting up confidently you can use the boppy pillow to keep the baby contained to one space while still being free to move around. The boppy pillow is a great tool to help baby practice sitting bc if they happen to loose balance...
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection - Boppy
I really love the kick and play piano compared to all the other baby gyms you can get a lot of use out of this since it offers activities for back laying, tummy time and sitting up
Kick And Play Piano
Toys / Books
This is a great tummy time toy that helps baby strengthen the muscles they need to crawl! It encourages them to reach in front of them. Place it out of reach and watch baby go toward their favorite toy
Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler
This toy became popular in the last year! It’s a great tummy time toy and also encourages crawling and eye tracking. Trap the crab in a hula hoop and have baby watch on their tummy while resting on a boppy pillow - baby will be busy!
Crawling Crab Baby Toy - Tummy Time
These are lots of fun and can be played with in a variety of ways! Take advantage of black and white rings for those early newborn days, keep a ring in your diaper bag for teething on the go etc. these are fun for toddlers to join in also
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Sorting & Stacking Toys
All babies love these! A great tummy time toy that keeps them busy
Crinkle Books
These are great for storing and sorting toys when you are done playing. - make sure to rotate toys in and out to keep baby interested. Keep them to the side of your baby’s activity area so they are never out of reach
Fabric Storage Bins
Babies love these! Super fun to bat at and chase, as well as chew these balls keep baby’s interest and allow them to develop various motor skills
Silicone Balls
Babies have tons of fun playing with rattles - it is so exciting when you first catch them playing with one. They start switching hands and inspecting what the rattle is doing. This means their brain is really getting in gear to do lots of growing an...
Baby Rattles 0-6 Months: Infant Rattle Toys
Try a few to find your baby’s favorite and don’t leave the house with out it! They are a lifesaver for those cranky days when nothing seems to make baby content.
Baby Teether Toys
Add one of these speakers for additional auditory sensory input! Great for big brothers and sisters too!
Baby Music Player
