Outdoors

Lie under a shady tree

Age range: Under 6 months

Duration
10 min
Location
Outside
Category
Outdoors
Type
Activity

How to try it

Spread a blanket in the shade of a leafy tree and lay your baby on their back beside you. Say very little and let them watch the leaves shift and the light flicker.

Materials

  • Blanket

Safety note

Keep your baby fully in the shade and out of direct sun, and check the blanket for insects.

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Why it matters

Slow, dappled movement overhead is easy on new eyes and gives your baby gentle practice at following what moves.

Benefit

Visual tracking

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