Tuesday, November 20, 2012

How to Make Your Own Crawling Baby Game



By Andrea Buckner Schoenherr, eHow Contributor
Waiting for and finally watching your baby crawl are proud moments for parent and child. With a mobile or close-to-mobile baby, you have the opportunity to create fun experiences that challenge your child yet let him succeed. Encourage her crawling through your interactions and several homemade games.


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Instructions

    • 1
      Collect empty water bottles or large 2-liter bottles to create roller toys that will encourage baby to crawl.
    • 2
      Fill the bottles with dried beans, beads or any other small items that will make a lot of noise when shaken. Glue and tape the bottles shut.
    • 3
      Place pieces of colorful yarn or glitter in a bottle filled with water.
    • 4
      Cut two large bottles in half and remove the top (spout) sections. Fill the bottom halves with colorful items like bouncy balls and jingle bells. Glue and tape the two bottoms together to create a toy.
    • 5
      Place the baby on the floor, tummy-down. Giving your baby "tummy-time" allows him to develop the muscles needed for crawling.
    • 6
      Put the homemade toys in front of your baby to encourage her to scoot or crawl to reach the object. Allow him to reach the toys and experience success---do not continually move the objects out of reach. Praise her accomplishments as you play this interactive game.
    • 7
      Add obstacles to your game as he masters crawling. Large pillows, couch cushions, cardboard boxes and, most excitingly, your body offer challenges for baby to crawl over.
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Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure your environment is baby-proofed and you closely supervise baby during tummy and crawling times. Always check the homemade toys to make sure the small pieces are securely contained.
  • Do not push baby to engage in games that she is not interested in. Pushing baby can actually cause delays in crawling development, according to Dr. Alan Greene.
  • Some babies skip crawling altogether. Make sure to discuss developmental concerns with your baby's pediatrician, but crawling is not indicative of future development.

References



Read more: How to Make Your Own Crawling Baby Game | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5791767_make-own-crawling-baby-game.html#ixzz2CngA3ErW
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