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Baby entertainment tips

Nothing beats hearing those chuckles of delight or shrieks of joy when your baby is in a happy mood. Stuck for ways to keep your little one jolly? Here are some easy ideas

Simple games

Playing fun hand games such as 'Pat-a-Cake' and 'Peek a boo' will have your baby gurgling and giggling with delight. These simple hand games help develop her motor skills and teach her about 'cause and effect'.

Looking in the mirror

Faces fascinate babies and they love looking at themselves in the mirror. 'When Amber was a baby I would often jiggle her in front of the mirror to make her laugh,' says Jo, Mum to Amber, 3, and Summer, 1. Make funny expressions and poke out your tongue and she will be fixated.'

Get her to join in

When you need to get on, get your baby involved in a daily activity. It might take a little bit longer but she will enjoy helping with chores like sweeping and dusting. Watching the washing machine for a few minutes, with all that spinning, colours and water flowing is fascinating to small minds too.

Be sociable

'It doesn't need to cost the earth, look for 'Story Time' sessions at the library or arrange to have a weekly get-together with other mums you have met', suggests Lucy, Mum to Misty, 2, and Heidi, nine months.

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