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Kicks on a blanket outside: a play idea for 3 to 6 months

A change of place gives your baby new things to see, hear and feel while they kick. It takes about 5 minutes and uses a blanket, a shady spot.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Kicks on a blanket outside3 to 6 months · about 5 minutes

You need: a blanket, a shady spot.

  1. Spread a blanket in the shade.
  2. Lay your baby on their back with their feet bare.
  3. Let them kick and stretch in the fresh air.
  4. Lie beside them and talk about the sky and the trees.

Builds: moving and using hands. A change of place gives your baby new things to see, hear and feel while they kick.

Safety: Keep your baby in the shade, and bring them in if they seem too warm or too cold.

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