Weeks 13-14

Activity:  Read a book as a family to teach your child about reflexes and play a game to test out one of your reflexes.

Supplies:

• Your Stork
• Weeks 13-14 Baby Development Update Card
• Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn
• Reflex hammer (optional)

Directions:

1. Organize the delivery at the front door with all of the supplies above
2. Lead your child to discover the delivery
3. Read the “Weeks 13-14 Baby Development Update Card” as a family
4. Read “Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn” as a family
   • Talk about how the baby is hiccuping and yawning in Mommy’s tummy!

Optional:

5. Mommy or Daddy sit in a chair and cross your legs so that one leg is swinging freely
6. Let your little one use a reflex hammer (or the side of their hand) to tap your leg lightly just below the knee (leg should kick out if it in the right place)
   • Explain that reflexes are actions that your body does without even having to think about doing them and are meant to protect you from harm.
   • Explain that the baby’s reflexes are starting to form to protect them when they arrive!

 

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