What’s on your Boston Baby Bucket List? Do you have one? Now that I have a newborn baby in the house, I have definitely started one. So my niece, her boyfriend, and I all live together and our world revolves about baby Zola who at this point isn’t even a week old. But that’s definitely not going to stop me from figuring out all the incredible experiences I want to have with her. There’s so much to do in Boston, and so many places that I personally love that I can’t wait to share with her. So get your Boston Baby and get out there!
What’s A Boston Baby Bucket List?
Not sure if it’s a thing, but I’m making it one. I would say it’s anything you want to experience with the little one in your life to show them around Boston. Where are the places that you love to visit? What’s “uniquely Boston” to you that you want to share with them? Maybe you have some special memories of Boston as a child yourself. Whatever those experiences are and where they originate from, are places and experiences you should put on your Boston Baby Bucket List.
Best Types Of Activities To Do With Babies
Babies pretty much stick to sleeping, eating, and pooping. And for some new parents, like my niece, may be wondering, “what do I do with her while she’s awake?” It may seem like a silly question, but it’s definitely different than say, going on a bike ride. But there are some specific activities that you can do with them, that will help with their development. Baby brains are growing at a very fast rate, and from birth to 5-years-old, baby brains develop more than any other time in their lives. Here are some things you can do, recommended by Parents.
Let Them Listen To Your Voice
“Sing, talk, and read aloud to your baby using exaggerated tones of voice. Watch your baby’s facial expressions and see how they react to different pitches. Research shows that the way parents tend to speak to their newborns—with a higher pitch, slower speed, and exaggerated pronunciation—is both most compelling to infants and helps them understand what they’re saying.”
Dance With Them
Put on your favorite music and dance it out with baby! Research shows that newborns respond favorably to a regular, rhythmic beat. Since I’m in my BTS era, I have a whole playlist ready to go for me and Baby Zola.
Give Them A Baby Massage
We all love a good massage, and babies do too. Yes it makes them feel great, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, touch is very important for baby’s health and emotional development. It can help them with sleep, encourage flexibility in arms and legs, and reduce levels of stress hormones. I don’t know about you, but thinking of a baby being stressed out, makes me sad. So baby massage it is!
Play With A Mirror
First, Parents recommends you find a baby-safe mirror. One that’s shatterproof acrylic and doesn’t have any sharp edges. Hold the mirror in front of them while lying on their back. You can also use a mirror for tummy time when they’re ready and have neck control. Mirror play helps with self-awareness, learning to identify familiar faces, track movements, and help with language skills. So pick up a baby-safe mirror!
Totally Boston Baby Things-To-Do
Living in, or living close to Boston, gives us some great opportunities to do some memorable activities with our tiny humans. Here are some great Boston Baby things to do.
