Light and Shadow Play
Move between bright and dim areas to introduce your baby to changes in light.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 1 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Carry your baby from a dim room toward a window or brighter space.
2
Pause and let them adjust to the new light level.
3
Move back to the dim room and notice how they react.
What you need
• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.
Why it works
Changes in light stimulate the pupils and visual cortex, helping your newborn's eyes begin to adapt to the world outside the womb.
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