Your baby recognizes familiar faces and lights up when they see you—attachment is deepening beautifully.
These activities strengthen secure attachment, encourage social referencing, and build the emotional safety that gives your baby confidence to explore.
Mirror play is magic right now. Your baby loves looking at faces—especially their own. Prop a baby-safe mirror at tummy time for extra engagement.
Babbling is starting! When your baby coos, respond as if you're having a real conversation. This turn-taking teaches the rhythm of communication.
Rolling is on the horizon. Give plenty of floor time on a firm surface—a play mat, not a bouncer—to encourage those first rolls.
Hold baby in front of a mirror and make silly faces together — a sweet bonding moment that sparks those first social smiles.
Set up interesting toys around the room and let baby explore while you stay in one spot — building confidence through secure attachment.
Cover your face with a soft cloth and reveal it with a cheerful 'peekaboo!' — a timeless game that builds social anticipation and joy.
Show baby photos of family members and name each person — building recognition of familiar faces and early social connections.
Sit facing baby and roll a soft ball between you — a gentle introduction to the concept of taking turns and shared play.
Practice giving gentle hugs, kisses, and pats with baby and a soft stuffed animal — teaching them to express love through touch.