How to Play With a 10-Month-Old Baby

At 10 months, new toy-playing and toy-sharing activities will capture your baby's interest the most. She's also looking for variety in what she sees and does. Enjoy helping her grow. (The following information has been adapted from Dr. Segal's book series, "Your Child at Play.")

Things You'll Need

  • Ball For A Baby
  • Children's Puzzles
  • Toy Blocks
  • Toy Car
  • Toy Phones

Instructions

    • 1

      Show her how to push a small car or truck along the floor. After a while, she'll learn to let go so that the car rolls by itself.

    • 2

      Play "follow the leader"; she'll love to imitate. Use simple gestures like tapping the table, opening and closing your fist, or putting a hat on your head. Talk about what you're doing so she can learn the words.

    • 3

      Talk to her on a real or play phone. She'll learn the fun of carrying on a conversation.

    • 4

      Go outside: She'll enjoy putting leaves, twigs or toys in a pail. At this stage, she'll enjoy putting things into other things.

    • 5

      Put a small toy inside a paper bag or box. As she struggles to get it, she'll increase her understanding of inside and out.

    • 6

      Build her a tower of blocks. She will enjoy watching them wobble and tumble.

    • 7

      Reserve a cabinet for her toys; putting them away can be half the fun.

    • 8

      Help her blow bubbles using a straw in her bathwater. You blow, and see if she'll imitate you.

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