7 Fun Activities For Babies Under 1

7 Fun Activities For Babies Under 1

I still remember the first time my baby crawled. When I saw him start to use his feet, it felt like a real breakthrough. And then, when he started standing up and walking around on his own? 

It was like magic. At first, babies are little sponges that soak up every moment and piece of information you give them. But soon enough, they begin to get restless in their car seats or cribs and want to explore the world around them – even if it’s just a small area of your living room! Luckily, 

there are plenty of activities you can do with your growing child at home without having to worry about germs or safety hazards out in public places like restaurants where they might be too young for certain things yet still old enough to cause trouble (like eating off other people’s plates!). 

So instead we put together some simple but fun activities that will keep both parents entertained while giving those little ones some stimulation during their developmental stages:

Play Catch With A Soft Ball

• Let your baby catch the ball.
• Let your baby throw the ball.
• Let your baby roll the ball.
• Let your baby kick the ball.
• When throwing, let the ball bounce on the floor before catching it (this will help strengthen their hand-eye coordination).

Lay Your Baby On Their Back And Let Them Kick Their Feet In The Air

From the time they’re born, babies love to kick their feet in the air. It’s such a natural reflex that it’s hard not to smile and watch them do it! But why is this so enjoyable for a baby?

It’s because this is one of the ways they can exercise their leg muscles and develop strength in those muscles. What’s more, kicking also helps build up their arm strength as well! Kicking is also good for strengthening your baby’s neck muscles, core strength, and back muscles which are all important for developing strong bodies.

But don’t worry about your little one getting bored or overwhelmed by all this kicking action; there are plenty of other fun things you can do with them as well

Put A Few Toys In A Clear Bin And Let Your Baby Reach In And Grab Them

When your baby starts to grab at things, it’s time to start giving them some toys to play with. 

A clear bin filled with a few toys is a great way to let your baby explore and play. They can reach in and grab whatever they want, and you can watch them have fun.

Put a few toys in a clear bin and let your baby reach in and grab them.

You can also put a few toys in a clear bin and let your baby reach in and grab them.

Play peekaboo with her under a blanket or behind a door

If she’s not quite ready for the full-blown game of peekaboo, try playing it under a blanket or behind a door. Babies don’t need to see you to enjoy this activity.

They will still have fun pretending you’re there. Peekaboo is one of the ways you can interact with your baby even when she’s too young to understand language. The game will help her learn about object permanence (the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible), which is an important cognitive skill that helps babies develop later on in life.

Get A Set Of Nesting Bowls And Let Your Baby Stack Them

Set a set of nesting bowls on the floor, and let your baby play with them. This is a fun activity for babies to do at home or in the car. 

It’s also great for restaurants! A set of nesting bowls includes one bowl that fits inside another, which then fits inside a third, and so on. Watch as your baby stacks the bowls from largest to smallest and then starts over again.

Your infant will learn how to count them (one through six), sort them by color or pattern, take them apart and put them back together again—and have fun doing it!

Put A Scarf Around Your Baby’s Waist And Let Them Dance

You can have a lot of fun with a scarf around your baby’s waist. 

They will love the sensation of the scarf on their skin, the sound that it makes while swishing around them, and they will especially love being able to move freely without fear of tripping over their own feet! Here’s how to do it:

• Put a scarf around your baby’s waist
• Let them dance!

Put A Soft Blanket On The Floor And Let Your Baby Crawl Around On It

Put a soft blanket on the floor and let your baby crawl around on it.

A soft blanket will give your baby something to crawl over, and it also provides a comfortable place for them to fall asleep.

Fill A Small Container With Water And Let Your Baby Drop-In Small Toys

You can use any kind of small toy, but make sure it’s not too heavy or bulky. Think teething rings or wooden blocks that are easy for your baby to grip.

Find a container that will fit in the palm of your hand and fill it with water. You don’t want the water level too high, so err on the side of caution until you know how much water your baby can handle without spilling it everywhere.

Once you’ve got everything set up, let your child drop in his or her toy(s), then watch as they start playing! If you have an older sibling who doesn’t mind getting their hands wet, let them join in on the fun too!

If your child isn’t ready for this activity yet (or if he does like it but gets frustrated when his toys keep falling out), try using one toy at a time instead—it’ll still be fun for him to retrieve it from under water each time!

Give Your Baby A Set Of Keys To Play With

• Teach your baby to match the key to the lock.
• Teach your baby how to put the key in the lock and turn it.
• Teach your baby how to take the key out of the lock when he is done playing with it.
• Finally, teach your baby were to keep his keys when he isn’t using them so that he can easily get them when he wants them next time!

Let Your Baby Play With A Soft Stuffed Animal

Soft stuffed animals are great for babies because they are soft, easy to hold, and can be used to help babies learn about different textures. 

Babies often find that the feeling of soft fur or fabric on their skin is soothing. If your baby is teething, a stuffed animal can also be used as a teething Bring. simply freeze it in the freezer until it’s cold enough for your baby to have an icy teether!

Soft toys make excellent pillows for infants and toddlers alike. They provide support for napping or sleeping at night, so you don’t have to worry about them rolling onto their tummies when they’re asleep (which could cause SIDS). And since most toys come with tags that can be removed easily if necessary, you won’t have any trouble getting them ready before bedtime either!

Get A Set Of Small Plastic Balls And Let Your Baby Roll Them Around

You can get a set of small plastic balls and let your baby roll them around. 

They are soft, have no sharp edges, and are just the right size for little hands to hold. Babies love to roll them around as well as stack them or take them apart. You can also use these balls to put together a puzzle or even throw and catch!

Let Your Baby Play With An Empty Paper Towel Roll

An empty paper towel roll is a great toy for babies under one-year-old. They can fill and empty it, but also bat it from side to side, shake it up and down, and mess around with it in other ways.

Babies this age love to play with objects that have very specific functions (even if those functions are just making noise) and containers with holes in them. The paper towel roll offers both of these things: It’s a container with a hole at each end—one for filling and the other for emptying—and your baby knows how to use both ends!

To make this activity even more fun, try putting rice or small coins into the tube before giving it to your child—or even small toys like rattles or keys. This will give your baby more options as he plays with his new toy!

Give Your Baby A Set Of Small Plastic Containers To Stack

This is a fun activity for babies and toddlers alike! Babies will love stacking the containers one on top of each other, then knocking them over. 

At first, you may have to guide their hands so that they place the containers correctly, but soon enough they’ll be able to do it by themselves. Once your child masters this skill, it can lead to even more playtime fun!

There is no shortage of activities for babies under 1!

There are many activities for babies under 1, but how do you know what’s best? Time to get started! Babies need to be kept busy and stimulated. 

There is a lot of information online about the importance of keeping your baby busy, so I won’t go into it now. But I will say that if your baby isn’t getting enough stimulation during the day, he/she will likely start getting bored and cranky after about 60 minutes or so. 

The best way I’ve found to avoid this problem is by making sure there are always plenty of things available for him/her to play with before nap time rolls around (usually around 5 pm).

Conclusion

Even though the activities I listed may not apply to all babies, they are a great place to start. Playing with your baby not only gives you a chance to bond with them but also helps them develop their motor skills. While these activities will keep your little one busy for a while, you mustn’t leave them unattended. If you notice any signs of distress from your children, such as crying or excessive drooling, stop what you’re doing and check on them or her right away.