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I’M GONNA GETCHA!

Place your baby on the floor in an infant seat or on a blanket. Smiling, come closer to the baby, with hands outstretched. Say softly, “Watch out, Jami. I’m gonna get you. Here I come!” Build the excitement in your voice as you approach.

Gently grab your baby, while you say, “Gotcha!” in a bit louder voice. Laugh and hug him or her after each “gotcha,” so the baby knows it’s a game. Many parents and babies love it when “I’m gonna getcha” ends with mouth-contact blows on tummies and necks. Repeat several times, so the baby learns the pattern of this play.

If your baby is wary of this game, you might try having one adult hold her or him, giving “protection,” while the other adult pursues. If your baby still shows any sign of fear or unhappiness, stop the game. The next time you choose to play it, be more gentle so the baby feels less vulnerable.

Once your baby is sitting up and is familiar with the game, you can approach from behind, calling softly, “I’m going to get you! Here I come!” As your baby begins to crawl, it becomes the basis for a game of chase.