Tummy Time Game

• Newborn babies need time on their tummies to gain strength and neck control. Play games with your infant while she's on her tummy by sitting in front of her and getting her attention with a toy. Try using a toy with contrasting colors or patterns, because newborns see in black and white. Lift up the toy and then lower it back down, then repeat, lifting it higher the next time. This will encourage your baby to lift her head higher each time, and the repetition will be fun for her. Many doctors encourage new moms to give their babies a chance to lay on their tummies each day while they're awake to ensure proper development.
  
  

Mirror Games

• Newborn babies are fascinated by faces. By your baby's second month, she'll be able to focus on her own face in the mirror when you hold her up to the glass. Sit in front of a mirror with your baby and make faces, act silly, and talk to her. You can also hold up toys in the mirror and play with them, talking to your baby as you do so. Your baby will be learning social interaction skills and getting necessary visual stimulation.
  
  

Rhymes and Songs

• Babies are never too small to start listening to their mother sing and talk to them. Make singing songs and nursery rhymes into a game by moving your baby's arms and legs gently as you sing, or by doing the hand motions to the rhymes. You can also bounce your baby gently on your knee in time to the music, being careful to support her head. Peek-a-boo is another fun game for newborn babies that can be incorporated into songs and rhymes. As you sing, hide behind a blanket or stuffed animal and then pop out a moment later. These games will form bonds between you and your baby and her smiles will reassure you that you're caring for her appropriately.
  
  

Flying Objects

• Hold a toy or rattle above your baby's head when she's lying on her back and bring it slowly down until she can focus on it. As you move the toy around, make noises with your voice, using different tones to indicate when the toy is high or low. You can also bring the toy to touch her nose or head, the giggle with your baby. This game teaches babies to recognize connections between sounds and movement, and is another fun bonding experience.