Outings with
Your Newborn
will help make those early outings less stressful.
on-the-go
Ribbon of Leaves
Collect a dozen leaves on your next walk and tape them together when you get home, creating a ribbon of leaves. Attach the leaves to the top of the bassinet where he can enjoy the bright colors and watch them sway in the breeze. (2-4 mos)
Walk This Way
30 Minutes with Baby: Early walkers may be eager, but they sure aren’t fast. Split the difference between your need for speed and her urge for independence by letting her out of the stroller once you arrive on your block, your driveway or any other reasonable distance from your final destination. Just make sure it’s at the end of the outing so you’re not stuffing her back into the stroller again.
Walk and Talk
Narrate everything when you’re out walking: “These are pretty green trees.” “Did you hear the dog?” (0-2 mos)
Little Music Lessons
Join a music class for infants, one that teaches rhythm, sound, and interaction all at a comfortable pace for babies. You’ll marvel at how quickly he picks up the beat with his hands or his feet. (6-8 mos)
Dadgineer Tip #3
“Disposable placemats, puzzles, crayons, and episodes of Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse Club House are a must for our cross-country flights. Also, check the TSA website for rules about flying with liquids.”
- Andrew G.
Dad to Parker
Backpack Botanist
Take your baby for a hike in a backpack for a whole new view of the world. (6-8 mos)
Candid Camera
Take your baby to a photo booth and either pose together or hold her up alone. If her expressions don’t change much with each take, use accessories like a hat or sunglasses and try again. (6-8 mos)
Scent Sense
Newborns have a great sense of smell (originally designed to easily find mama). Next time you’re at the grocery store, hold up different fruits, vegetables and herbs for her to smell. Strawberries, fresh basil and ripe lemons are a great place to start. (0-2 mos)
Where's Baby?
Every time you visit a new place — the grocery store, the library, grandma’s house — snap a photo of the baby in her car seat out front. Arrange all the photos into a book for her to enjoy later on. She’ll love seeing pictures of herself as a baby, especially if you explain where she was and what you were doing together that day. (0-2 mos)
Serene Dreams
Go for a leisurely walk as a family in a peaceful setting; whether she’s awake or asleep, take turns telling her everything you hope and dream for her life. (0-2 mos)
