Play Guide for Weeks 0–12

The practical play ideas saved me during those early sleepy weeks—I’d flip to a random page and have a new way to engage my baby before she even smiled back. The expert tips on tummy time and wake windows felt reassuring rather than overwhelming, exactly what a first-time parent needs at 2 a.m.

The development info is actually useful, not just fluff — I found the expert tips on tummy time and sensory play easy to weave into our daily routine. It’s helped me feel way less lost in those blurry newborn weeks, and I’m already flipping back to it as she grows.

I wish I'd had this guide during my first week home—the practical play ideas are broken down so simply that even at 3 a.m., half-asleep, I could pick one and just do it. It's been my go-to for turning tummy time from a scream-fest into something we both actually look forward to.