The Newborn Play Guide

Rebecca Rana is a qualified Early Years Teacher (EYTS) with a BA in Education and experience working with babies and young children. She is also a mother and creator of @msranaeducational, where she shares evidence-informed play ideas and child development content.

A comprehensive guide to Newborn Play, this booklet is sure to become your new go-to guide for playing and interacting with your newborn. 

Inside this guide, you’ll discover:

✨ simple play ideas for babies aged 0–8 weeks

✨ Research-informed guidance on newborn development

✨ How to support early communication, attachment and sensory development

✨ Ways to play without spending money on expensive toys

✨ Practical advice on tummy time, play routines and choosing age-appropriate toys

This booklet combines practical experience with early years knowledge and child development theory to create a useful and purposeful newborn play guide. 

Whether you're a first-time mum just finding your feet, a veteran mother of 5 or an early years practitioner looking to upskill and improve their practice, this booklet will have something for you.

Sections:

• Introduction
• Newborn Play Myths 
• Choosing Toys
• How to Play With Your Newborn
• No Cost Play Ideas
• Sensory Play Ideas
• Simple Everyday Play Ideas
• Tummy Time Basics
• Play Routines
• Conclusion