0–12 months · Connection & growing · 3 MIN LESSON

Make room for a pause.

Notice when your baby is ready to play, or ready to rest.

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How to notice when your baby needs a play break

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Follow your baby

Choose play when your baby is alert and settled. Watch for tiredness or fussiness and give them a break when they need one.

Try a flexible plan

Imagine planning a song together. If your baby becomes fussy, you can stop. The plan is there to support your time together, not to finish at any cost.

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Your baby becomes tired during a game. What next?

Keep going to finish the gameOffer a breakAdd more noise

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