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What games or toys should I orgnaize for our baby?

Our baby is 4 months old. We live overseas, so toys are not so varied. What games are good to play with her and what toys are useful at this age?

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1. Anything colorful and things that feel good, different, or are entertaining. The simplist things bring the most enjoyment to a baby that age.
2. Most toys you can make yourself. You need to make toys that engage your baby's senses, especially touch, sound, and sight. You can make your own shakers by putting beans and ANY other small object in a can or bottle and tapping it shut. It will give your baby a variety of noises to hear and sharpen her sense of hearing. Also, bright colors and lights are easiest for baby to see right now. When you introduce sights, sounds and textures to your baby, you help stimulate the senses and prepare a memory bank of experiences that feed imaginative thinking. You can use anything...try a flashlight on the wall, a laser pointer on the ground (not in your baby's face, of course!) or a prism so your baby can see the different colors. For texture, just use different types of cloth and towels from around your house. Put them near your baby so she can reach for them herself and explore on her own. She will feel them and experience different textures. Here are some other ideas for encouraging your 4 month old to learn and play: * During tummy time, place a favorite toy or soft ball in front of the baby to reach for. * Hide one of your baby's toys - but don't hide it very well - and encourage him or her to find it. * Let your baby discover that her actions can make things happen. Provide toys that will move or make sounds when your infant manipulates them, such as baby musical instruments, busy boxes, or see-through toys that show motion. * Sing your favorite nursery rhymes like "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" and "Hey Diddle Diddle".