Let the movement begin! At this stage of development babies are eager to explore moving. They can now sit up unaided and are ready to explore the world around them. There is also a change in speech, with babbling becoming more controlled. There are lots of opportunities for you to support your children through this period. Using simple things you have at home and spending valuable time engaging with them will make a big difference. Top tips for this stage are to: Celebrate every success. Support the first signs of social communication. Support children’s person permanence. Help language skills and give time for your baby to respond. Help children’s understanding of spoken words. Support memory through games. Provide hand-eye coordination activities. Carefully support crawling. Use real props to initiate play. Use a variety of toys. For more information: Early Years Matter Top Tips
