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FINGER GAMES

Finger plays, with their recognizable patterns, quickly become favorites with your baby.

Here Comes Mousie

Running your fingers up the baby’s leg, across the tummy, and into the neck area, combines the excitement of anticipation and the tickle. Let your voice pitch rise as the “mousie” approaches. “Here comes mousie. Here she comes! She’s going to get you!”

Bumble Bee

Use your free hand as a buzzing bee while holding your baby. Make a buzzing sound as your index finger circles the air. The baby’s eyes should be following your “bee.” Build gentle suspense before landing the “bee”—with a slight tickle—on your baby. Next, take the baby’s finger and help it circle as the “bee.” Land it on your cheek. This game can continue until the “bee” tires. Or use this rhyme:

Bumble bee was in the barn (Circle finger in the air.) Carrying his dinner under his arm (Closer to the baby.) Bzzzzzzzzzzzz. . . . . . . . . . (Poke baby.)

Tickle Me

Using the word “tickle” allows your little one to anticipate playtime together.

Tickle me, tickle me, tickle me, too,

It’s fun to be tickled because I love you!