Wrapping paper, magazines, junk mail and envelopes - before they go into the recycling, why not use them for play?
Together, with your baby, you could rip, wave and throw the paper - and talk as you play.
- Off you go.
The more words your baby hears, the more they learn. They might scrunch the paper into a ball - this lets them see, feel and hear how the paper changes; brilliant for their developing brain and muscles!
Make a paper aeroplane and talk as you do the actions! Younger babies will enjoy watching them fly.
Older babies and toddlers will chase the planes, it's a fun way to get them moving!
- Bring it back! Bring it back!
The Baby Club’s Giovanna Fletcher encourages parents and carers to explore different types of paper with babies.
Giovanna explains why ripping, scrunching and folding paper can be great for your baby's language and sensory development.
Image caption, Before you recycle those magazines and junk mail, why not use them in play with your baby?
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