If the mere thought of this terrifies you, relax. You will never have a more appreciative audience than your baby and he will never heckle you or make you feel idiotic.
Babies learn largely through play and by watching others do things.
They learn to talk by being talked to and learn to play by being played with. If you are afraid you will look silly or don t know what to do, here are some games you can play with your baby that will get you started on your way to a wonderful play partnership. Start out using a cloth diaper or small receiving blanket. You can either demonstrate the game to your baby or take the baby s hands and help him do the clapping himself. I still remember the horseback riding game from when I was a child and it is a fun game for babies who love to bounce.