During my practicum this summer, I had the opportunity to engage a sweet baby girl in therapeutic play. She was 11 months old, but her height/weight/development were indicative of a 3-month-old, and she was a baby failing to thrive. It was clear that she was not at the level she should be, mostly evident by her inability to sit up or reach for objects unassisted. I also noticed that she did not imitate facial cues, such as smiling, like one would expect an 11-month-old to be able to do. In the playroom, under my preceptor's supervision, I engaged her in developmental play by using stimulating activities that I knew to be suitable for babies between 3 and 6 months. We sat in front of a mirror and I began initiating eye contact with her so that she could see both myself and herself at the same time. Then, I would turn her toward me with a back support behind her and we would practice how to grasp my finger or a small rattle, helping to strengthen her palmar grasp. I also introduced her to different sensations by rolling various toys over her hands and feet. This developmental play was the most positive stimulation the baby had received in weeks.