Babies are drawn to patterns with clearly contrasting colours.
At around 12 weeks babies can distinguish the colour red.
Around 5 months they can distinguish a range of colours and shades…
So, lets introduce colour…
Play with colourful scarfs or ribbons,
Use a coloured sock on your hand whilst singing nursery rhymes or tickle games.
Point out brightly coloured objects whilst out on a walk.
Put together a treasure basket using red coloured objects, e.g. toothbrush, sponge, red apple, cuddly ladybird, toy car. As your child grows and they start to see more colours, try changing the colours used in the treasure basket.
Make brightly coloured sensory bottles by filling clear bottles with flowers, pom poms, giant buttons. (Make sure lid is secure and always supervise)
