Things to do with 8 month baby

Titch89

Feed the ducks?

storm000

You could take her to the story and rhyme sessions at your local library - they're free, around 30-45 minutes and I've seen many babies under 1year when I've been.

pandora205

I was looking for a useful summary of activities for this stage of development but can't find very good ones on the net. The best book on the subject of baby and toddler development is Penelope Leach's 'Your Baby and Child'.

http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780751348873,00.html



It is full of activities to stimulate development, as well as some very sensible advice about the whole range of other stuff, such as sleeping, feeding, family relationships, siblings etc.

Js_Other_Half

Ds has been going to sing and sign since he was 6 months old - it's similar to chelltune above. The lady running ours is starting the new term in a few weeks, as she realises there are a lot less things going on for babies over summer holidays.

He's now almost 19 months and whilst he can't tell me he's cold (or maybe won't? ) he can now ask for a number of food items, music, various play activities, and books. He is also working on his colours.

I would recommend swimming lessons and baby signing to every parent.

http://www.singandsign.co.uk/

mummy2aimee

Thanks to everyone for all the replies, they've been very helpful. I am really interested in the baby signing, had a look for classes but there doesnt seem to be any near me. I'm going to call the library tomorrow to find out about baby bounce and rhyme/story and rhyme.

Thanks again everyone

jackomdj

I know what you mean about things being closed over the summer. But I try to go to free swim's (as in without a teacher rather than not having to pay), out to the duck pond, have friends round, stuff to do in the garden, do you have a borders near you - they often have stuff going on during the summer, get a sandpit - they love them from an early age & continue to love them (DD2 has been in DD1's since she could sit up on her own), get a pool & lots of soft play balls (look on frecycle or car boot & just wash them) - we use an easy up one that just pops up & does not need blowing up as you can put it up & down as needed.

Go & have lunch in the park, or if it is raining just sit on a mat in the livingroom - so exciting your LO will eat loads!

I could go on & on.... put on a CD & start dancing, your LO will start bopping around themselves. Whatever - have fun!

Nicky

aliette

Another vote for the library, our library singing group is closed during the holidays but we spend time reading books, climbing over the seats , hiding in the little playhouse.

We love the museum as well, many of them are free. Our local museum has a 'mini museum' with shoes, masks...

I pick up all the brochures wherever I go (libraries, galleries, hotels are good places), you often found free activities to do, even grown up things where kids can come along.

A big bucket of water with a few floating toys keeps my kids entertained for hours. (take a BIG one or it's too light and they can tip it over)

scruffy96uk

I say the good old fashioned park is a good bet my LO is 7 months and loves going on the swings and if her older cousins are there she goes down the chutes.

I also use http://www.babycentre.co.uk/ if you register they send you weekly emails of new things to do with your LO. One of the things they sent me this week is to make a photo album of all the important people in their life and sit and look through it with them so they begin to remember who they all are.

I also just did hand a foot painting she loved the feel of the paints in her hand all be it a bit messy but good fun all the same. I just bought a big canvas and bought finger paints from ELC so at least it was safe if she got it in her mouth it does say from 3 years I think though but you wouldn't be leaving them with it so no harm could come to them!!!!

HTH

Rachie_B

have a look at your local www.netmums.com

they list groups,classes,activities

they also have a meet a mum page,so you may find some new mums and babies to meet up with

theres also http://www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/

x

Js_Other_Half

mummy2aimee wrote: »

Thanks to everyone for all the replies, they've been very helpful. I am really interested in the baby signing, had a look for classes but there doesnt seem to be any near me. I'm going to call the library tomorrow to find out about baby bounce and rhyme/story and rhyme.

Thanks again everyone

Even if there are no classes, if you have the money it could be worth buying the first DVD and CD? We watched the DVD together, and the CD was on in the kitchen on a daily basis for months. We have the second CD now too, and he regularly asks for them on.