(For the 6 month period you can influence your babies activity profile the toys that boost curiosity are the plastic giraffe, soft silicone keys and the ringed rattle and the toy that boosts walking is the activity carpet).
To influence your baby in dancing - Play with friends (to increase memory), take naps (to increase memory), play with toys that boost walking (to increase motor skills) and go for walks (to increase motor skills).
To influence your baby in swimming - Play with toys that boost walking (to increase motor skills), go for walks (to increase motor skills) and play with toys that boost curiosity (to increase dexterity.).
To influence your baby in drawing - Read books (to increase creativity), give cuddles (to increase creativity), play with friends (to increase memory) and take naps (to increase memory).
To influence your baby in music - Play with toys that boost curiosity (to increase dexterity), read books (to increase creativity) and give cuddles (to increase creativity).
After your baby is 6 months the only way to increase their abilities in activities is for them to take part in activities. If you want to influence what activities your baby will be good at you can only do this through playing with them for the first 6 months.
Dexterity: Bathing, Playing with other toys.
Memory: Playing with Friends, Taking naps.
Motor Skills: Taking Baby for Walks and Playing with Walking Toys.
The larger bar at the top also will turn to a darker color once some activities have been accomplished. The hearts will turn a dark burgundy when they are getting filled up more. By entering competitions and activities, you can earn trophies, medals, and beads to help you progress further in the game. It does not affect how much you earn when you send your baby off to school, all it affects are the little hearts, and you well your baby does in the competitions/activities. Since October 1st 2009, raising your baby's abilities affects your teaching profile, and how well your baby does in activities.