Getting out and about Activity

Why do it?

Parents can introduce baby to the outdoors from the warmth and security of a sling, front pack or waha.
This can be settling for baby and allows parents to get out into the world too.
Baby gets to experience fresh air and the sounds of the outdoors from a safe, warm place.
You can both enjoy getting out in the fresh air.

When wearing a sling, front pack or waha, it can be helpful to have someone to help get baby safely ‘loaded’.
Talk to baby about what you’re doing, where you’re going, and what you see and hear. Baby will be soothed by being warm and close, by the familiar sound of your voice and interested in looking at new things.

Kei te aha tēnei rā?	What is the weather like today?
Kei te wera tēnei rā	Today is hot

Me haere tāua	Let’s (us two) go
Me haere hikoi tāua	Let’s (us two) go for a walk

Titiro ki te manu	Look at the bird
Titiro ki ērā manu	Look at those birds over there

He aha tērā?	What is that over there?
He hoiho tērā	It’s a horse, over there

He aha ērā?	What are those, over there?
He kuri ērā	Those are dogs, over there

Nā wai tēnei whare?	Whose is this house?
Nā te whare o Wiremu tēnei	This is Bill’s house

Kimihia te motokā whero	Look for the red car
Me whakawhiti te huarahi	Let’s cross the road

E tū!	Stop
He rama whero	A red light

He aha tērā kakara?	What’s that nice smell?
He putiputi pea?	Maybe it’s a flower?