Snappy Green by Jo LodgeLovely pop-up, lift-the-flaps boardbook about coloursNot much to faultPrice: £3.99Contact:Hodder Children's BooksJo Lodge's bold green crocodile - Mr Croc, to you - has become a popular face in the world of first children

to the enjoyment of snuggling up and looking at a book with mummy or daddy.Getting physicalOne of the earliest games babies love to play is peek-a-boo. That might sound like a nanny cliché but it’s true, and when your baby first takes the initiative to hide

some early sessions of peek-a-boo. Do this by covering your face first and don't stay hidden for too long. Once your child has got used to the game, use a light scarf and tentatively try putting it over your baby too. Don't leave him covered too long

, contrasting sizes and surfaces, and some peek-a-boo images. 'Teddy bear, teddy bear, Go off to your bed' says one typical caption, while babies can touch and feel the different 3-d pictures of a sheep, duck, frog and fish.As well as useful developmental ideas

on logic using patterns and numbers.Other titles include Laugh & Learn and Peek a Boo.The first stage DVDs are suitable from 6 to 36 months and cost £17.99 each.For more information or to buy online check out www.brainybaby.co.uk

to share a bit of that online action with their babies, it's a brightly coloured website full of the most simple games to play with small children.Whether it's playing peek-a-boo or 'make the train toot', the activities on kneebouncers are a delight

of activities, from playing to nappy changing – will begin to notice funny things that are surprising or out of place.Playing stimulating games like peek-a-boo allows your child to take pleasure in silly repetition and gentle surprises. (Many children under

for 'sitting up' when you can sit on the floor with him. (Never perch him sitting up on a sofa but on a soft, flat base surface on the floor.) Sit face to face and engage him with facial expressions, words or with first books and colourful toys. Playing peek-a-boo

over to someone else increase anxiety," explains Elizabeth. She suggests popping your baby in the highchair or on the floor with some toys so you can then wave goodbye without the separation being physical.Play peek-a-boo!Peek-a-boo isn’t just a game

the baby.Keeping baby entertained - Your baby might love having her nappy taken off or she might hate it, either way you can distract her and keep her happy by making lots of eye contact and talking to her and maybe playing games like peek-a-boo