You will study the importance of play and the adult’s role in play for babies between the ages of birth to 15 months. You will learn how play can support all areas of a baby’s development. Babies have individual needs and their play should be tailored to their needs; you will learn how the individual needs of babies can be supported through play.

You will have the opportunity to research different play activities and the various resources needed to support play for the babies from birth to 15 months. It is important to choose suitable activities for the baby’s age and stage of development.