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Infant ActivityCalendarIdeas for children from birth to 18 months old

ReferencesMoving and Growing: Exercises for the First Two years; Fitness Canada and the Canadian Institute of Child HealthPlay Calendars: Weekly Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers; Rachel B. Diamant M.S, OTR/L Therapy Skill Builders 1996Growing Together: Communication Activities for Infants and Toddlers (Birth-12 months); Monica Devine, M.A CCC-SLP, Communication Skill Builders 1990Amazing Good Ideas (for nothing); Alberta HealthDecreased language with TV; www.advanceweb.com; copyright 2009 Merion PublicationsScreen time and Young children: promoting health and development in a digital world. Canadian Pediatric Society 2017 www.cps.caEye See-Eye Learn; The Alberta Association of Optometrists handoutFirst Impressions; The Canadian Association of Optometrists pamphletFight the Bite; News release Government of Alberta 2003Children safety seats;: www.parachutecanada.org or albertaseatbelts.caSleep Problems and your Preschooler; Children’s Health and Developmental Services, Alberta Health Services, Medicine HatWill I Grow out of it (Milestones and warning signs for Speech and Language development); Alberta Health and Wellness SP00005 (2004/08)Babies, children and sun safety; Health Canada release http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpbFeeding Baby Solid Foods (6-12 months) Alberta HealthWhen Your Baby can’t stop crying; www.cryingbaby.ca Alberta Health Services pamphlet Dec.2008Feeding Baby Infant Formula; Alberta stfeeding Your baby; Alberta HealthHealthy Parents Healthy Children The Early Years; Alberta Health Services (2013) www.healthyparentshealthy children.caSpecial thanks to the following people for their recommendations and edits: from Alberta Health Services, Nutrition Services: Vanessa Restivo, Danielle Wohglemuth, Emily Burt, Marissa Salon andMartina Sung; from Alberta Health Services Provincial Injury Prevention Program: Valerie Cook and from Alberta Health Services Public Health: Lorissa Jones, Kathleen Barker, Jennifer Splaine andMelissa Thomson.Copyright (2011, revised 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020) Alberta Health Services. This material is protected by Canadian and other international copyrightlaws. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied, published, distributed or reproduced in any way in whole or in part without the express writtenpermission of Alberta Health Services (please contact Kim Nowicki at the Early Childhood Intervention program at 780-623-6227 or kim.nowicki@ahs.ca.This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm theaccuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy,reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified healthprofessional. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising fromsuch use.www.albertahealthservices.ca

Dear parents and caregivers,You are your child’s best teacher. They will learn the most about the world from you. Thiscalendar has been created to provide you with an activity to try with your child every day.These activities do not require a lot of time, materials or preparation so you can fit them intoyour daily routine.Activities are designed to encourage development in the areas of: communication-the language they understand and the language that they express gross motor skills– how they move their bodies in physical activities fine motor skills– how they use their hands self-help skills social skills problem solving skills with focus on their auditory attention, visual attention and memorybuilding skillsRecipes, rhymes and parenting tips are included also to inspire and encourage.Please use caution and supervise all the activities.Take time to play and enjoy creating special moments with your little one. Yourimpact on their overall development will be significant and will last a lifetime!

JANUARYIdeas for infants from birth to 18 months oldParenting tip: Sleep and your infantInfants in their first year need on average 14-17 hours of sleep. Usually theysleep for up to ten hours of sleep at night and the remainder of sleep takesplace during many naps throughout the day. From 12-18 months a child needsup to 13 hours of sleep with possibly 1-2 naps a day and around 10 hours ofsleep each night.At first it is difficult to have a set routine for sleeping and waking, but as the childgrows, try to establish a bit of a routine to have similar waking and sleepingtimes, with regular feeding times and play times throughout the day.Regular sleep will help with irritability and fussiness. Put your child to sleep in asimilar way each time, in a darkened room, with secure and loving ways toencourage settling and self-regulation.Rhymes:Eyes, Nose, Cheeky, Cheeky Chin(Point to each body part while you sing:)Eyes, nose, cheeky, cheeky chinEyes, nose, cheeky, cheeky, chinEyes, nose, cheeky, cheeky chinCheeky, cheeky, chin, nose eyesHead and Shoulders(Point to each body part while you sing:)Head and shoulders, knees and toesKnees and toes, knees and toesHead and shoulders, knees and toesEyes, ears, mouth and noseRecipes:Carrot puree (6 months )Cut carrots in 1 inch pieces and steam in a stovetop steamer for 12 minutes.Cool in ice water. Boil some water and let cool. Blend carrots in a foodprocessor or blender, add some cooled water to mixture if not smooth. Fill1/4 cup plastic containers or ice cube trays with the puree and freeze. Thawand warm as you need.Apple/pear cereal (6 months )Mix applesauce or pureed pears with your child’s iron fortified rice cereal fora different taste.Note: As your child grows older, make your purees thicker and less smooth.If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact your local Community Health Services office.

SundayMondayCarry your childaround your homeand talk about whatyou see.TuesdayWednesdayRub lotion on theirarms and legs, andmassage. Talk orsing to them whilerubbing in the lotion.Label their body partsas you massage.Encourage your childto grasp a rattle oranother toy. Oncemastered hold it a bitout of their reach andsee if they will moveto grasp.With your child layingon their back, pull offtheir socks one at atime and say ”Bye-byesock” or “sock off”.Help your childtouch somethingthat is cold like anice cube or snow.Then say“brrr.cold”Crumple somealuminum foil into aball. Hold your childon your lap in front ofa table. Roll the ballin front of them towatch and encouragehim to “catch it.”Hold your child sothey are facing you.Make funny faces andencourage your childto touch your face andlabel. “Nose”, “eyes”,“mouth “ etc.Hold a toy ormedium sized ballabove their arms orlegs.Help or encouragethem to lift legs tokick the toy or liftarms to grab thetoy.Position your child ontheir back or in sittingposition and helpthem touch soft things(i.e.: soft animals,washcloth, blanketetc.) with various bodyparts.Make a repetitivesound, word or noiseand wait for yourchild’s reaction thenrepeat. Examples:make an animal “hop,hop, hop” or a cargoes “Brrrm!”Help your child tograb for differentobjects and allowthem to exploreeach. Say “Look atthe . Get it!”And when they doexclaim “yeah!”Make a funny “wa-wa”sound by patting yourlips with your hand.Wait for a reactionthen pat you child’slips and see if they willmake the sound.Repeat.Show your child itemsin your house that arehard like furniture,toys, plastic items.Help them to pat theobject. Talk abouteach item.Tie a soft rattle orbells around yourchild’s wrist or ankleand encourage themto shake. Say andsing: “Shake, shake,shake”. Repeat.ThursdayFridaySaturdayImitate your child’ssounds. Pause andsee if they will try toimitate you. Useexpressions andgestures and see ifthey will imitate also.Look at a book facingyour child. Point atpictures and saysingle words andmake sounds wherepossible. In this wayyour child can look atthe pictures and atyour face to see thewords.Cover your facewith a cloth orblanket and hide.Say “Where did Igo?” Uncover andsay either “Boo!”or Here I am!”Place child on tummyon a beach ball orexercise ball,encourage tummytime play with the ballstraddled betweenyour legs on floor.Good eye contact!Massage feet andhands and counteach toe/finger. Clapfeet or hands togetherand sing rhymes!Hold your childand look into amirror together.Talk, make faces,name body parts,make sounds,enjoy!Give your childsomething large tohold so that they needtwo hands to hold it. Alarge stuffed animal, alarge ball or a largebowl would work.Make sounds like“ba,ba” or “da-da” andsee if they will copy.Sing these sounds tothe tune of “Row, row,row your boat”.Roll a ball or a toycar to your child inlying or sittingposition and see ifthey will reach outto grab oreventually rollback to you.Help your child tosqueeze their handswhen holdingsqueezable objects.Squeeze toys andsponges in the tub,squeak toys, foamballs etc.When it is time to eat,say just that “it is timeto eat” as you positionthem for feeding. Tryto say it consistentlyeach time.Look at a picturebook together,when your child iscuddled on yourlap. Talk softlyand label eachpicture and pointto it.www.albertahealthservices.ca

FEBRUARYIdeas for infants from birth to 18 months oldRhymes:Tony ChestnutTony Chestnut (point to toes, knees, chest andhead)Knows I love you (point to nose, eye, cross armsover chest and point to “you”)Tony knows, Tony knows (point to toes, knees,nose.repeat)Tony Chestnut knows I love you (continue withgestures)That’s what Tony knows (point to toes, knees,nose)Rock-a-bye baby(same tune different words, can interchange“name” with the word “baby”.)Mommy loves baby, yes she doesDaddy loves baby, yes, he doesGrandma loves baby, grandpa does tooYes, little baby-we all love you.Recipe:Parenting tip:BreastfeedingBreastfeeding is the natural way to feed yourbaby. Breast milk is the only food or drink yourbaby needs for the first 6 months of life tosupport healthy growth and development.Solid foods can be given at 6 months of agewith continued breastfeeding until to 2 years ofage and beyond.Other feeding notes Baby teething cookies (for 9 month olds or older)1 cup iron fortified infant cereal (plain or flavored)1 cup whole grain flour3 tbsp. vegetable oil1/4 cup cold waterPreheat oven 425 F. Combine flour and cereal in a mixing bowl. Gradually stir in oil.Add water 1 tbsp. at a time until dough forms. Roll out dough onto a floured surface .Cut into rectangles or fun shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer shapes onto aparchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until biscuits are goldenbrown. Cool completely and transfer to an airtight container and use within oneweek.For non-breastfed babies, iron-fortifiedformula should be given.Cow’s milk (3.25%) can be offeredbetween 9-12 months of age if baby iseating many iron rich foods.Weaning from the bottle can start at 6months of age by giving water or formulain a regular cup.By 12-14 months old, babies should notbe fed from a bottle.Vitamin DAll babies should receive 400 IU of Vitamin Devery day.For more information about feeding your baby,contact your local Community Health Servicesoffice or call Health Link at 811.If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact your local Community Health Services office.

Put a cloth orblanket over yourchild’s face and say“Where are you?”Take it off and thensay “there you are!”or “Peek-a-boo!”Give your child arattle or noisy toy tohold, and you holdone also. Show yourchild how to bangthe toy on the floor oron a table top.Sit your child on yourlap. Hold your child’sshoulders and gentlybounce and sing asong. As they getstronger hold themby the sides and thenlater by the hips, inthis activity.Call your child’sname when youenter a room or whentrying to get theirattention, smile andrespond when theylook at you.Experiment with newsounds and see ifyour baby will copyyou (try clicking withyour tongue,smacking your lips,blowing bubbles withsaliva, gurgling etc.)Give your child apicture card such asa greeting card or cuta picture from acereal box. Showthem how to turn thecard over using theirwrist and forearm.See if they will copy.With an empty papertowel roll or plasticcup make “do-do-do”sounds. Give to yourchild to see if they willmake the samesound: “do-do-do”.Blow bubbles sothey can watchthem, when theypop say “pop”. Becareful of eyes, tryto blow near theirhands.While carrying yourchild, move fast,dance to music ormove in a circle. Saywords like “whee” or“dance” or “spin”,while moving.Sing this month’srhymes with yourchild. Do the actionswith your child.When you say theword “love” in the“Rock-a-bye baby”rhyme song, givethem a kiss!Tie a short string nolonger than 6 inchesto one of your child’stoys. Show how thetoy moves when youpull the string.Encourage them topull and say “Comehere ”Say “Who’s myvalentine?.mysweetie?.my love?”Then say “You are”then tickle or kissthem. Pause andrepeat.Show your child astuffed animal, whenyou touch the nosesay ”beep”, whenthey touch the nosealso say “beep”. Agreat cause andeffect game!Sit on a chair withyour child facingaway from you,support their hips,bounce them gentlyand sing a rockingsong.Turn the water onand off in your babiespresence. Say “Hereit comes, the water ison”.then say “thewater is off, all gone!”Play “So Big” withyour child. Usingdifferent tones,whisper, use deeptones, or a highpitched voice,combine these andsay “so big” as youlift your child’s armsto the sky.Show your child a toywith moveablewheels or a doll withmoveable limbs andshow them how theymove and see if theywill try to grab toimitate themovement.Lie on your back withknees bent andplace your child onyour stomach sittingwith their backagainst your thighs.Bounce them andplay “horsie”, helpingthem to balance.Encourage your childto touch your mouthor your throat whenyou are talking. Theywill enjoy, feeling thevibrations and arelearning aboutcommunicating inthis way.While you are holdingyour child next to atable, drum yourhands on the table.Try loud beats andsoft beats and helpyour child to copy.Partially cover a toywith a cloth. Makesure they can stillsee part of it. Say“Where’s the ?”and pull off the coverand say “there it is!”Listen to musictogether. Sing alongand encourage yourchild to sing also!When entering adarkened room,when you turn on thelight say “lights on”and same when youleave “lights off”.Help your child tohold two toys. Helpyour child to movethem up and down orbang them together.Say “up.down” or“bang, bang, bang”during the actions.Shake a rattle orsqueak a toy next toyour child, but slightlyout of their sight.When they turn tosee it, say “you foundit”.Sit your child on yourlap or in their highchair. Put somefloatable toys in a panof water and showhow to bob them upand down.www.albertahealthservices.ca

MARCHIdeas for infants from birth to 18 months oldParenting tip: Soother safety Avoid giving a soother or artificial nipple to breastfed babies untilbreastfeeding is going well (at least 6 weeks old).If you choose to give your child a soother or pacifier, purchase one thathas a soft nipple that is all one piece, so that it flattens out against theroof of your child’s mouth when they are sucking. A hard nipple maycause jaw problems later in the child’s life.Check your child’s soother often to make sure the nipple is firmly attachedto its base.Replace pacifiers every 2 months, even if they look perfectly fine. Throwout soothers that change color, are sticky, cracked or torn.Do not tie the soother around your child’s neck with a cord or string.Do not coat the soother with honey, or other sweet substances. This cancause cavities, and honey should not be given to children under 12months.Wash your child’s soother often with soap and water, and rinse well. Butdo not clean in your own mouth as you can transmit germs that causesickness or cavities.Weaning from the soother should happen early at around 1 year of age.Rhymes:There’s a cobbler on my streetThere’s a cobbler on my streetMending shoes for little feetWith a bang and a bang, with a bang, bang, bang(lightly tap the bottom of your child’s feet)Mending shoes the whole day longMending shoes to make them strongWith a bang, and a bang, with a bang, bang, bang(again tap your child’s feet)The Moon is RoundThe moon is round as a round as can be.(Trace your child’s face with your finger)Two eyes, a nose, and a mouth(point to features while you sing)Like me!(point to yourself)Recipes:Sweet potato with cinnamon (6 months )Peel and chop sweet potato into bite sized cubes, place in a stovetop steamer andsteam for 10 minutes until soft. Sprinkle with cinnamon and mash with a fork.With the leftovers store in ice cube trays or 1/4 cup containers, and freeze for latermeals.Fruit blend (6 months )Cut up finely, mash or blend in a food processor: banana, pear, peaches, mango,cantaloupe or kiwi, a combination of these or one or two. Serve!Note: before mixing foods try each food first with your child and leave 2 daysbetween the trial of each foodIf you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact your local Community Health Services office.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayBabies like toexperiment withsounds especiallywhen there is a toy,spoon or their fingersin their mouths.When you hear theirsound, copy it backto them.Help your child learnto roll from back totheir side by placinga toy near theirshoulder.Help them roll to theirside to grab it.Say “Get it”!Put a picture from amagazine or cerealbox up beside whereyou change yourchild’s diaper. Pointit out and talk aboutthings in the picture,Change the pictureregularly.Stack some blocks orsmall boxes, then rolla ball and knockthem over. Stackagain and see if theywill try to roll the ball.Sit your child on atable in front of youand support. Wear acolorful hat, tie orscarf and encourageyour child to balancewhile exploring theitem of interest.Place a toy inside aclear container with alid. Show them howto put it in and take itout. See if they willtry the action or ifthey will hand it toyou for help.When the familydinner is cooking,talk about the smellsand what is cooking.Give your child timeon their tummy toencourage headcontrol, pushing upwith arms, and laterworking towardscrawling.When shoppingplace child safely inshopping cart. Whenrolling vary speedsand say “fast” ,”slow”“go”, and ”stop”.Always keep them atarm’s length.Give your child ateething biscuit to tryto eat on their ownwhen ready to trysolid food at around6 months old. Say“Mmmm, goodcookie”.Encourage your childto try drinking from aregular cup.theearlier the better. Trya straw cup or sippycup once they havemastered the regularopen cup.Sit on floor with legsapart & stand yourchild facing awayfrom you. One handholds the childacross the chest, theother across theknees. Encouragebearing weight onfeet, and support.Try to minimize orallow no TV watchinguntil your child turns2 years of age.Use books often,picture cards or justpoint to objects andlabel as analternative.ThursdayFridaySaturdayWhen holding a toy,accidentally drop it.Say “oops!” andpoint to where it wentand say “ fell down”.When preparing foodfor your child, even ifit is just pouringwater into a glass.Talk to them anddescribe what youare doing.Sing to your child thismonth’s rhymes:“There’s a cobbler onmy street” and “TheMoon is round”Make a brag book foryour child, includepictures of all familymembers. Point atpictures and say theirnames.Make a tunnel out ofa box, cutting awaythe ends. Roll a caror ball through thebox. Say “Where didit go?” and “there itis” when theydiscover and see it.Holding a doll or astuffed animal. Pointout the facial featuresand label for yourchild. Touch thebody parts on theobject then onyourself or on yourchild.Sit on the floor withlegs outstretched andplace your baby ontheir tummy acrossyour lap. Encouragethem to push theirhands down on thefloor to push up.Take your baby to“people watch” at arecreational facility, ashopping center,park or restaurant.Name things orpeople as you seethem together.Make a color shaker,using a clear bottlesuch as a vitaminbottle. Fill withwater, sequins,glitters, marbles.Seal and glue lid on.Encourage yourchild to shake!Place your childpropped with towelsif need be in a box ora laundry basket andgive them ride.Great forstrengtheningbalancing muscles.When your childmakes a sounds tryto repeat it back.This is important inbuilding thefoundation ofcommunication.Make a ramp usingbooks, propped.Then take a ball or acar and release attop of ramp, positionyour child at thebottom to catch item!Say words like “hereit comes!” , “go”,“stop”, “catch it”.When they havelearned to sit, thenoffer toys to theirside and front tostrengthen balanceand rightingreactions.www.albertahealthservices.ca

APRILIdeas for infants from birth to 18 months oldRhymes:Round and round the gardenRound and round the garden, (drawcircles in your child’s palm or on theirtummy)Like a teddy bear,One step, two steps (take steps withwalking fingers)Tickle you under there (tickle them undertheir arms)Round and round the gardenThrough the wind and rainOne step, two steps,Tickle you there againItsy-Bitsy SpiderThe itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspoutDown came the rain and washed thespider outOut came the sun and dried up all therainAnd the itsy bitsy spider climbed up thespout again(Variation: lower your voice for “the greatbig hairy spider”)Parenting tip:Dental care for babiesWipe gums with a soft cloth, after eating,and first thing in the morning and last thingbefore bed at night.When their first teeth appear, you can startbrushing their teeth using fluoridetoothpaste. Use only a small amount oftoothpaste as small as a grain of rice untilthey are age three years old.Check your child’s teeth often for signs oftooth decay, if you see white lines along thegum line or brown areas along the gum linethis could be a sign of early tooth decay.Have your child’s teeth checked by a dentalprofessional at one year of age. Check yourlocal Community Health Services office for adental program that offers checks and toothbrushing strategies.Remember you should help your childbrush their teeth until they are 8 years old.Try to wean your baby off of a soother/pacifier as well as a bottle by the time theyare 1 year old. This will be better for theirteeth and their oral structure and muscles.Drinks for baby (6-12 months old)Breastfeeding is recommended until 2years of age and beyond. Along with solidfoods, breast milk will provide your babywith the nutrients they need. Water can be offered in smallamounts to quench their thirst from aregular cup with two handles. Do not use asippy or straw cup. For non-breastfed babies, iron fortifiedformula should be given until 9-12 monthsof age, then they can be given whole cow’smilk in an open faced cup. Babies shouldbe weaned off the bottle by 12 months ofage. Juice is not needed by babies. If youdo offer juice make sure it is 100%unsweetened juice and limit it to only1/2 cup (125 ml) per day. If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact your local Community Health Services office.

SundayMondayIf your child is over 8months old placesome bite sizecrackers or cerealpieces in someplastic eggs. Haveyour child shake andthen open them up totry eating.Look at a picturebook or a magazine.Talk about what yousee and label andthen give the soundthat the objectmakes. “Car.beepbeep”; “Cow.moomoo” etc.“Foot up, arms up”When dressing yourbaby, each time talkabout clothing itemsand body parts.“Pants on.foot up” ifthey do not do theaction help them andrepeat “ foot up”. Dothe same with arms!Make homemadebaby food (whenbaby is over 6months). Blendcookedvegetables in ablender and placeinto ice cube trays.Freeze and thawlater.Use one or two wordphrases with yourbaby. Use ananimated voice andrepeat often. Alsospeak closely to yourchild so they can seeyour face when youare talking.Go to a park andslide down a slidetogether. Hold aySing to your childwhen washing theirface and hands orwhen bathing. “Thisis the way we washour hands, wash ourhands, wash ourhands ”Bounce your littlemonkey on the bed.Try it on theirstomach and on theirback and bouncethem gently. Airmattresses workgreat for this also.Lay your child on alarge blanket ortowel, on their backor stomach. Hold thecorners and give yourchild a ride on asmooth floor. Wheee!In a metal coffee canor metal bowl, showyour child how todrop somethinginside to make anoise. Continue untilthey try it.Play the telephonegame with a toyphone or an oldphone. Push buttonsand pretend to talk,“hello”, “hi”, and thengive to child. Whenfinished say “bye”and hang up.When preparing ameal make somepasta and when it iscooked give somecooled pieces to yourchild for them toexplore while sittingat their high chair.Practice the featuredrhymes with yourchild: “Round andround the garden”and the “Itsy BitsySpider”.Hide a toy under awashcloth. Say“Where is it?” See ifthey will uncover tofind where it is.When they do say“There it is!”Play with nestingcontainers. With abunch of similarshaped containers ofdifferent sizes. Nestthe smaller into thelarger. Let your childtake apart and guideto put together.Make your ownpegboard. In the lidof a shoebox, cutholes big enough forspoon handles orstraws to pokethrough. Your childwill like to put thesein the holes and takethem out.In a sink or in abasin, pour in somebubbles and waterand mix with a whisk.Make lots of sudsand have your childexplore, grabbing andpopping. Watch theireyes.At bath time, use asponge, cup or asquirt toy and dropwater on differentbody parts. Say“water on your leg”,“water on yourtummy”, “water onyour arm” etc.When your baby is 9months , put cerealpieces in muffincups. Encourageyour child to grab oneout of each cup andeat. Greatconcentration andhand muscle workout.Make a puppet,stuffed animal oreven a sock, talk orsing to your child.This is especiallyhandy if you arewaiting somewhere.Sit your child on oneof your legs, with hipsbent and legs on flatsurface. Support ifnecessary. Say “I amgoing to get you” andthen tickle or kisstheir neck. Repeat!Take a walk outsideand point out all thethings that you see.Explore yourneighborhood oryard.Stand your childbeside an upsidedown sturdy box orbasket and support.Stack some blockson the top and see ifthey will try to knockover.Time to get thestroller out and gofor a walk. Go overgrass, sidewalk, andgravel for differentfeels. Talk aboutwhat’s happening.“Bumpy, fast, slow,smooth.etc”Put a toy in acontainer. Showthem the item andthen dump it out.Repeat.Say “in” and “out”during activity.Make a peek-a boobook. Place aphoto between twopieces of cardboardthat are tapedtogether. Decoratethe top page. Say“Where's ?” “herethey are!”www.albertahealthservices.ca

MAYIdeas for infants from birth to 18 months oldRhymesA lady goes (place your child on your lap and vary the degrees ofbounce)A lady goes bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, bounceA gentleman goes trotty trot, trotty trot, trotty trotA cowboy/cowgirl goes gallopy gallop, gallopy gallop,gallopy gallop Yee Haw!This little piggy(wiggle their toes one at a time)This little piggy went to marketThis little piggy stayed homeThis little pig had roast beefThis little pig had noneAnd this little pig went whee, whee, whee, wheeAll the way home.(Change the objectives “to the movies, “had pizza” etc.)Parenting tip: Language development warning signsIf you answer “no” to any of the following questions with respect to yourchild’s language development and your child is between ages 0-18 months,please contact your local Community Health Service office or a Speech andLanguage Pathologist for further assessments. During your child’s first three months, do they react to sound by eitherstartling to loud sounds or can they be soothed by calm and gentlesounds? Does your child (between 4-6 months) respond to your smiles andinteractions with interest or try to “talk”? Between 6-12 months does your child babble or try to “talk”? Does your child (between ages 12 to 18 months) try to use words andtalk a bit and do they interact with others?Early detection can mean helping your child to talk easier as well as tounderstand more about their world. Early intervention activities and ideas areessential to enhance communication. If you have concerns contact yourlocal Community Health Services office for more information.Recipes:Note: before mixing foods try each food first with your child and leave 2 days between trial of each foodPotato deluxe (8 months )Mix cooked mashed potato, with tuna or shredded cooked chicken, milk, gratedcheese, peas or corn. Serve! Great as leftovers also.Fruit blend (8 months )1 apple peeled, cored and diced1/2 pear peeled, cored and diced1/2 cup blueberriesPlace fruit in a saucepan and just cover with water, then simmer for 5minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender and puree. Serve.If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact your local Community Health Services office.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayTie a string to a toy ora ring. Dangle infront of your child andsee if they will reachto grab. Move it sideto side, up and downand see if they willfollow.Play a clapping gamewith your child. Singor just say “clap, clap,clap” With two blockssee if they will hitthem together also.With another familymember play hideand seek. Hidebehind a sofa orunder a blanket.Then say “Where is?”See if they will look,then pop out and say”there they are”When dressing, namebody

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