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One of the best parts about being a parent is seeing your little one develop and grow. As your baby turns 15 months old, you might notice that they start to change in little ways. They can point out objects and make requests, eat more textured foods, sort things by colors and shapes, use some words to get what they want, or maybe even say their first sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your baby is also getting more independent. It means they’ll respond better when you ask them a question or tell them something new, and they won’t need as much help from other people. All of these things are great for parents who like to keep up with their child’s development. And the best part is that most of these things take place around the 15-month mark. Connecting and playing with your baby will get their brain development going. That is why it’s essential to spend some time with your 15-month-old baby by engaging in fun activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are some 15-month-old baby activities that you can do with your baby today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Camera, Flash<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage eye-hand coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your baby has a good vision that enables them to see details. They can pay attention and focus on what’s in front of them. Your little one will also be able to communicate what they like and don’t like. So, at 15 months old, your baby might enjoy taking pictures with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try taking photos while they are playing in the backyard. You could also have them hold a toy or smile for the camera. Most children at this age like flashlights and other objects that can project light. Teach them first how to use it, and once they know how to use it, allow them to play with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have your child point the flashlight onto what they like. Pointing at objects can improve hand-eye coordination and help your baby develop their motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Book<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage communication skills and listening skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, a baby can start participating in interactive conversations. They will point out things that they see in books and tells you what they want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can even make up a story about your baby’s day. Have your little one look at some pictures inside the book and tell you what is happening in the story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s also great to show your baby pictures of people they know, like family members or friends. It will help your baby learn how to communicate with other people around them and play with other children easier because they’ll recognize who they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Flashcards, Markers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage letter recognition and language skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your baby is going to be pretty good at recognizing some letters, and they may be able to put them together to make words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can help your little one learn even more by giving them flashcards with a letter on each side. Flip over one card and ask him what letter it is. They may say it’s a “t” and then you can ask them what sound it makes when you say the word “truck.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have them flip over the other card, and you can point out that it has the letter “r. They will be able to tell you the word and what sound it makes. You can continue this activity by repeating the word. It will help your baby learn how to read words when they see them on the flashcards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Empty plastic container, Towel, Blocks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage creativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your little one will begin to play with toys that they have made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They love to put objects in and out of boxes, so give your baby an empty container, a tower to lightly cover the ‘den’, and blocks to put in and pull out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Flashcards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage listening skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your little one will have pretty good command over their motor skills, but they will not be able to understand complex sentences yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will recognize certain animals and start pointing at them when you ask them what animal they’re looking at. You can teach your little one the names of the animals by showing them flashcards with different animals on each side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Point out an animal on a card and ask your baby what it is. If they can’t tell you the animal’s name, show them another card with an animal that they know and try again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This game will help your baby learn how to communicate with you more effectively and learn new words quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials: <\/strong>Soft toothbrush, Toothpaste <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage oral hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your baby’s teeth will be coming in. You can help your little one brush their teeth by putting some toothpaste on a soft brush and giving them a toothbrush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demonstrate by brushing your own teeth. There’s nothing your baby loves more at this age than copying you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will set them up for excellent oral hygiene for when those adult teeth start to come in as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Clean bowl, Bubble soap, Wand<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage creativity and fine motor skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 15 months old, your baby will start to get better and better at picking up objects using their hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give your little one a wand filled with soapy water and have them practice. You can also fill a bowl with soapy water and ask them to dip the wand in the water without getting it too full. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will help them develop their fine motor skills while they have fun playing with bubbles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials:<\/strong> Your face, Your hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/strong> To encourage memory <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Play the game “Peek-A-Boo” with your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a beautiful game for you to bond with your baby and to develop their fine motor skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cover your face with your hands, when you remove them say “Peek-A-Boo!” and make a silly face to make your baby laugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your baby may try and copy you by hiding their own face in their hands. Encourage this by asking where they are when their face is covered and saying “Peek-A-Boo” when they emerge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n