Play lets a baby know he or she is loved. This collection of over 100 games, songs and activities is organized in 3-month developmental sections, with one activity per page, to make play and book reference easy. Traditional and contemporary suggestions are included.

excerpted from the book:

BIRTH TO 6 MONTHS
Bathtub Time-Out
Treat yourself to a soothing bath with your baby, making bath time a cozy, relaxing playtime instead of a chore...As you enjoy the water together, sing to your baby...Music creates intimacy and connectedness.

3 TO 6 MONTHS
Teaching Opposites
Babies are fascinated by changes you control. Take a walk through the house to show your infant the wonder of opposites that you can work:
Full-Empty
Fill a cup (in the bathtub), then empty it.
On-Off
Turn on a light, then turn it off.

6 TO 9 MONTHS
Hands On
Babies enjoy exploring new textures that can go in their mouths, too. Place a dab of yogurt, a spoonful of Jell-O, or some smooth peanut butter on your baby's high chair and encourage finger painting.

9 TO 12 MONTHS
Balloon Games
Add one-fourth cup water to a small ballon and tie it closed with a knot. Show your baby how it changes shape as you squeeze and wiggle it.