Now that your baby's awake for longer periods during the day, you can use these times to support his or her sensory development. Try singing your favorite lullabies or playing music. You don't have to limit yourself to children's songs. Fill the house with music you like and watch as your baby expresses his or her pleasure through coos, lip smacks, and jerking arm and leg movements.
Your baby might also enjoy the sound of wind chimes or a ticking clock. The more varied the offerings, the richer the impact. Inevitably, you'll notice that your baby responds to and favors some selections more than others as he or she begins to develop preferences.
Don't feel like you need to bombard your baby with music all the time, though. Babies need quiet time, too. An overstimulated
child may cry, look away, tense up, arch his or her back, and become irritable. Try giving your little one time to regroup before moving on to more play.
Self-expression
Your baby may not be able to talk, but his or her face is sure telling you a lot. He or she is experimenting with different facial expressions – pursing lips, raising eyebrows, widening or squinting eyes, and furrowing his or her brow. Your baby may be trying to tell you something – perhaps a diaper change is in your future – or maybe he or she is just exploring some newfound abilities.