Ages: 9 months and up Forget “Lather. Rinse. Repeat.” As every parent of a shampoo-phobe knows, it’s hard enough just to get a few suds into — and then back out of — that little tangle of hair. Make washing more fun and ease your child’s fears with one or more of these tried-and-true […]
 1. Run a warm bathtub of water for your baby (and yourself, if you like). 2. Slowly place your baby in the water, allowing him to get used to the water. 3. Show your baby the properties of the water by lightly drizzling, splashing, and pouring water over him. 4. When your baby is […]
 1. Lay a washcloth on the bottom of your baby’s plastic tub to help keep your baby from sliding around. 2. Fill the tub with warm water and add a small amount of baby bubble bath solution. 3. Place your baby into the tub, holding her securely at all times to gain her trust. […]
 Babies love music. Gentle harmonies can soothe a screamer. More upbeat tunes can lift the sagging spirits. Here’s a new song that’s sure to get a giggle from your baby — even if you can’t carry a tune.  Raise your finger in the air so your baby can see it. Then circle it […]
 Babies love to have their arms and legs moved for them, especially before they gain control of their own movements. A good workout helps your baby develop muscles and learn how to use them joyfully. And exercise helps everyone sleep better! Hold the baby’s feet and gently guide them in a cycling motion.  One […]
 When your baby is two or three months old and can raise and hold up her head, you two can begin a wider range of games.  Infant Sit-ups  Lay your baby on the floor (or bed) in front of you or in your lap facing you. Gently pull the baby to a […]
Babies have so much to learn—and you can make it fun for you and your little one. Enjoy these enriching ways to encourage your baby’s development throughout your day. At birth, a baby’s five senses are working, and before you know it, your young child is off to explore using all of those senses. As […]
Box-in-a-Box • Variety of boxes in different sizes, nesting one inside another • Toy or treat  1. Collect a variety of boxes that will nest one inside another. Try to get very large boxes and very small boxes, as well as everything in between. 2. Place a special toy or treat in the smallest box […]
