Learning Activities

Mirror Fun

Summary

  • Age: 6 weeks - 3 months
  • Time: 5-15 minutes
  • Materials: shatter-proof mirror, enclosed area

Developmental Benefit

Confidence and Self Esteem

Instructions

  • Place your baby in his or her crib and hang a shatter-proof mirror on one side of the crib where your baby can see it.
  • Start talking to your baby and then tap on the mirror to get him or her to look over.
  • The mirror will provide your baby with visual stimulation while he or she is lying in the crib. Eventually, your baby will begin to understand that the cute baby staring back is their self!

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