Read Books

• It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Read her short, colorful picture books or touch-and-feel books meant for babies. Touch-and-feel books include pictures of puppies, kittens and other animals with patches of fake fur or other textures. These books have thick bindings and pages made from cardboard or plastic so your baby can chew on the book and open it herself without causing too much damage. Move up to more advanced books as your little one grows older.
  
  

Dance to Music

• Dance around to music in front of your baby. Little babies may laugh with excitement, giggle and clap as they lay on a blanket and watch you dance. Older babies who are walking may try to dance along with you and clap. This activity encourages your baby to use his muscles and improve motor skills.
  
  

Tickle Time

• Spend time making your baby laugh by tickling him. Lay down a blanket on the floor and roll around with your baby while you tickle his belly, neck and cheeks. The What to Expect website says to use objects such as feathers, cloth and cotton balls to help your baby explore his sense of touch. This game works really well with younger babies ages 3 to 9 months, but your child may still demand tickle time as he gets older.
  
  

Play with Blocks

• Scatter plush or wooden blocks on the floor and help your baby stack them and place small toys on top. Soft blocks work best for younger babies ages 3 to 6 months, and older babies ages 9 months and beyond may really like playing with wooden blocks. A young baby may only look at the look at the blocks, squeeze them or place them in her mouth. As your baby gets older she will start to stack the blocks with you and create all sorts of structures. According to the What to Expect website, stacking and building blocks boost gross and fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.