- Find out what activities will interest your baby at 6-9 months using simple household items around your place.
- Learn which play activities will help to develop milestones specific to this age.
- Great tips for how you can have a lot of fun with your 6-9 month old.
- Don’t forget to check out the other play categories for a full array of games using no equipment, outdoor activities and age appropriate toys.
Your baby is really growing up now and keen to be a much more active playmate. During this period your baby will learn to move into different positions independently, from lying to sitting (and possibly even standing). This provides your baby with the freedom to move toward toys or items that would have previously been out of reach. So now is the time to really expand your baby’s play experiences and repertoire of games.
If you are looking for some new ideas to entertain your little one then check this article out. You will find a great list of activities aimed specifically for children 6-9 months of age that simply use every day items around your house. Each activity focuses on certain aspects of your baby’s skill development and these are indicated in the table below. With this great resource at your fingertips you will never be lost for something to do with your kids. Even better still - you will be armed with knowledge of exactly how this game is helping your child develop skills for the future.
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Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. is a child and adolescent psycho-therapist and school counselor. She is the co-author of the best-selling book The Whole-Brain Child, which gives parents practical ways to transform difficult moments into opportunities for children to thrive. 
