BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS
Encouraging your child’s development
BIRTH TO 4 MONTHS
- Get into a routine – eat, sleep, play, repeat
- Talk and sing to your child
- Play simple games
- Smile back when he or she smiles at you
- Place your child in different positions regularly, e.g. tummy time
4 TO 8 MONTHS
- Mimic your child’s sounds and actions
- Play games
- Tickle and laugh with your child
- Read them books with simple, bright pictures
8 TO 12 MONTHS
- Take turns in playing simple games
- Place a toy out of reach and encourage them to crawl or walk to it
- Give your child finger foods, using different tastes and textures
- Give them space to crawl and pull themselves up on furniture
To find quality approved early education and care in Australia visit
www.startingblocks.gov.au/find-child-care/