Traditional Filipino Baby Games

Hold the Hands: Gently hold the baby's hands in your own.
Sing the Chant: Sing the phrase "Close, open, close, open" in a melodic, upbeat tone. Match the Actions: As you say "Close," gently curl their fingers inward to form a fist. As you say "Open," gently flatten or stretch their fingers outward.
Repeat: Repeat the sequence continuously while making funny, affectionate faces at the baby.

You hold out your pointer fingers and gently encourage the baby to grab and align theirs with yours.

Point to the baby’s eyes and ask "Where are the beautiful eyes?" to help them learn their facial features and encourage smiling and eye contact.

A game where you hold the baby's feet and playfully help them kick in a swimming motion to exercise their lower body.

Often one of the first interactions, you hold the baby’s little hand and gently press it against a family member's (like a grandparent's) forehead to teach cultural respect and greetings.

Teach the baby how to pucker up, blow on their tiny palm, and release a flying kiss.