Take time to show baby how things work in the bathroom. Run some warm water from the faucet, let her move her hands back and forth under the stream, and then dry her hands with a soft towel. Show her how the toilet flushes, how you brush your teeth, how she can try out her […]
Hold and sing to young babies. Even when babies are able to hold their own bottle, they should be held. Being cuddled frequently assists to build the child’s self-worth, security, and tactile system. Propping an infant with a bottle is a choking hazard.   Rock, sway, and swing your baby gently to help them develop […]
Your kids will love these splish-splashing bathtub games. Â Bath time doesn’t have to be a struggle, or even just a wash-and-go affair. Try these activities for tons of tub fun, and both you and your child will look forward to happy bath time: Â 1. Make a hand puppet by sewing two washcloths together. […]
Make your baby his very own book.  • cardboard • pictures from catalogs or magazines • glue • markers • clear contact paper  Cut a long strip of cardboard — approximately 24–30 inches long by 8 inches high. Fold the cardboard back and forth like an accordion (or a paper fan). Glue pictures cut from catalogs or magazines onto […]
 Babies learn by listening – here’s what to say. No textbooks required!  Most likely, you are teaching your baby language without even knowing it, just by talking to her and responding to the sounds she makes. Taking turns is a cardinal feature of language. When your baby coos or gurgles, be sure to […]
Like food and shelter, a child’s need for sleep is basic. The healthiest, happiest kids are the best rested. A child’s ability to learn, imagine, create, and socialize are all linked to getting a sound night’s sleep, as rest gives a growing body and brain a chance to consolidate experiences, archive the day’s memories, and […]
One, Two, Three, Four, Five: Knock Knock: Wiggles: One, two, three, four, five (Count on fingers.) Once I caught a fish alive. (Wiggle hand like a fish.) Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. (Count fingers on second hand.) Then I let him go again. (Pretend to throw fish back.) Why did I let that fishy go? […]
Birth to 1 Year Old  Babies grow and change dramatically during their first year. They begin to  § Develop some control over their bodies. They learn to hold up their heads, roll over, sit up, crawl, stand up and, in some cases, walk. § Become aware of themselves as separate from others. They […]
