Even in infancy, parents have a significant influence on their children's later motor development. The interplay between physical and mental development should not be underestimated. For the baby, it is crucial to gather experiences through a variety of opportunities that engage all the senses. This book provides a clear introduction to development and play behavior in the first year of life. The diverse practical section for the first and second half of the year presents numerous movement suggestions for babies, baby massage techniques, as well as songs and finger games. It showcases babies in action on baby obstacle courses and offers tips for setting them up. Additionally, there are instructions on how to easily and affordably create baby toys at home. Numerous images from course activities provide a natural and realistic insight into play.