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# The games people play with their babies
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/the-games-people-play-with-their-babies/
- Published: 2005-08-23T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T07:36:50.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Entertainment, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By DR. JEFFREY PENSO Special to the Daily Press*

Most people love to play with babies. Whether it’s a game of peek-a-boo or simply making faces until the baby laughs, playing with your infant is a great way to entertain them, experts say.

And most of the games have the added benefit of stimulating their growing minds and bodies. Listed below are five all time favorites: Make some moves Adults are fascinating mysteries to babies. Initially, everything they do interests them, and their pleasure when mommy or daddy suddenly starts dancing is contagious. Even if you can’t two-step, your baby is guaranteed to think you are light on your feet if you hold them close and sway to whatever music you are listening to. Dancing is a great way to bond with your baby, parent experts say. Your body contact will reassure them and your movements stimulate their senses and will help them develop a sense of rhythm.

Sing a song Your singing may sound atrocious to you, but to your baby it is a sweet lullaby. Children love music. Listening while their parent or caregiver sings a song is entertaining and comforting. Babies thrive on familiarity. If you

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 23, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/082305.pdf?ref=smdp.com)