Activities for 7 month old

[sprinkles]

I have my first mindee starting in August who will be 7 months old. What sort of toys and things should I start looking for for activities? I've also got a 2 year old starting the week after but I've got lots for that sort of age, I just don't have many baby toys etc.

[charlottenash]

I found stacking toys, musical things and building bricks have been a 9mo favourite at the start. I'd just buy a few as you go along and see what they grow to like. Ask parents what a few of their favourite toys at home are.

[sprinkles]

Oh I have lots of musical things, a couple of sets of stacking cups and a whole tub full of building blocks, both wooden and plastic!

Can make up a treasure basket with things from round the house too.

[rosebud]

I love this age cos you can give them any old things to play with (as long as its safe clearly) and they're happy and learning - everything's new. They're really easy. Pots and pans from the cupboards, cardboard boxes, crinkly paper, pieces of fabric, .........

[munch149]

Treasure baskets are best for this age. Base them on:

Smells
Textures
Colours
Natural materials
Shiny things
Household items etc

[Bluebell]

I did an activity the other day when the child was sat in high chair and i poured water on to the tray/table. He was fascinated watching it pour down and tried to grab it and then when it was on the tray he was swishing it round and splashing. I don't have many under 1's i have to say!

[Mrsh3103]

When I do painting with the older ones I put some paint in a sandwich bag (tape the top up really well) and tape it to the high chair tray. My 9month old loves moving the paint around inside it
I think I might have got the idea from someone on here.