Babies activities can be divided into distracting and interactive. The distracting activities require automatic noise producers or moving objects to divert the baby's attention while you are away or trying to change their diaper or clothes. On the other hand the interactive activities have to be manually conducted and give you the opportunity to enjoy quality time with your baby. In any case it is very important to give special attention to your babies safety and make sure they are in a risk free space especially new babies coming home from the hospital.
Most baby toy manufacturers use plastic or soft plush material for making items of babies activities. Prior to babies coming home you can give some thought as to some household items that can be used for making noises and keeping your baby happy and distracted. Tin or metallic jars, spoons, cans and lids are perfect for that matter but make sure your baby cannot hurt itself. Make sure that the objects you use cannot be dangerous if the baby puts them in the mouth. Also ensure that the noise they produce is not very loud so that you avoid damaging to their delicate hearing sense.
Crib Mobiles
Crib mobiles, and musical boxes are perfect to keep your baby involved while simply lying in the crib. Their soft light and noise lulls the babies to sleep and keeps them dozing peacefully. Lighting projectors not only illuminate their rooms but also create a great overall attractive ambiance. With their themed lighting patterns the babies stay highly amused and do not have the chance to become bored. This sort of decoration needs to be done prior to any babies coming home.
A great source of developmental babies activities are play mats that come in a variety of patterns, designs and themes. These are created using a combination of colors and objects that help in sensory development of the bubs. The same is true for soft toys, hand puppets, and soft monkeys and snuggles. Other than being harmless and cozy all of them are designed with vibrant colors and distinct patterns that not only captivate the young ones but also help them in developing pattern recognition.
Musical toys are yet another source of activities that allow the bubs to enjoy and respond to the variable sounds and noises. Most of these are soft and produce distinct noises when pressed in certain areas. The babies learn to interact with them and respond accordingly, which also polishes their reflexes.
You can divide your time by sitting and interacting with your child and keeping them engaged as well as letting them have fun on their own while you take care of the household chores. You will quickly get to know which type of babies activities suit your baby, and you can concentrate on using more of that type perhaps in different colors or locations.