Sight

Light/Dark – having a light routine can help little babies – dark at night, light during the day.

• Moving shadows, especially under a tree.
• Following a torch with their eyes.  See Torch Chasey!
• Moving shadows using a torch (this can be a lifesaver on night car trips.  Always keep a torch in the car)
• Chasing a shadow for a mobile baby. 
• Chasing a spot of light around the floor.
• Crystals or dream catchers.
• Moon Gazing.

Colours

• Little babies see black and white patterns best.
• Red, then bold colours of blue and green develop next.
• Pastels are the last colours to be seen.
• Mobiles can be made from straws or pipecleaners.

Movement

• Tie ribbons or shoelaces onto a handle (spoon, ruler, …) and move them around.
• Have a string across the room and dangle things off it – keys, spools, teething rings, …
• Watching birds or ants will fascinate older babies.
• Watching streams carry leaves or drips off plants.  See Jumping in puddles.