The game from 0 to 2 months

In the first weeks of life, the best toy in the world are his parents, especially his mother. The interaction with them, the songs and their words are what fascinates the baby the most. Speaking to the child clearly from birth is essential to offer an environment enriched in stimuli that allow him to learn language.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• For these ages, the best toy for the baby is his parents.
• It is very important that there is physical contact and visual stimulation.
• Music stimulates language and communication.

Physical contact is very important so that the baby becomes aware of his body, which does not yet know that it is his. A good time to do this is after the massage. In this physical contact we cannot forget the kisses, pampering and caresses that we have to provide without limit.

We can stimulate his vision by bringing objects or drawings with well-defined contours about 25 cm from his face and encouraging him to follow them with his eyes.

As you have to put him to sleep on his back, it is very good that when he is awake he is placed on his stomach or side for a little while, to prevent cranial deformities (plagioencephaly) and to tone the neck muscles and stimulate the elevation of the head when it is upside down. It should always be done as a game or singing a song, it should be a fun and pleasant moment and never force the child.

The music

Making him soft, singing lullabies to him is a way of playing and stimulating language and communication. Repeating the sounds that the baby makes is a game that works the baby's communication, feels heard and increases the child's desire to continue that interaction with his parents that will culminate in language.

The most suitable toys

Without a doubt at this stage the most complete and complex toy are his parents. We can also complete the stimulation of the baby using: rattles, baby mirrors, drawings with well-marked contrasts (especially with white-black-red colors), mobiles and musical toys.