It seems like there are so many ideas on the internet for how to keep toddlers and kids occupied while at home. But…how do you play with a baby?
Guess what? Feeding therapists incorporate play into every session with their clients! How does this relate to feeding? Well, infant development and play skills are essential in setting the foundation for gross and fine motor development. They also develop vision and cognitive skills. Eventually all of these things piece together to promote successful feeding! (And learning!)
In short, play helps promote feeding. It’s all connected.
We’ve created a free printable for you to reference if you’re in need of some ideas that we recommend to our private practice clients. You might be doing a lot of these things already, but we just wanted to offer some inspiration for easy ways to play with your baby that can help promote development, bonding and fun for both of you.
