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Babies
need consistent, loving care to reach their full potential.
A happy and secure baby is ready to learn.
Babies learn by exploring with their mouths and hands.
Your baby needs things to touch, grasp, push and safely
put in her mouth. Make your home ready for your baby.
Create a calm, safe place so she can play freely and actively.
Play with her as much as you can. Your baby learns more
from playing and being with you than from anything else. |
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Tummy
Time
When she’s awake, let your baby play
on her tummy to strengthen her neck and arm muscles. |
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Helping
Your Baby Learn
• Give your baby a calm,
safe environment, so he can explore freely.
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Imitate your baby’s sounds and gestures and let
your baby copy you.
• Try not to interrupt your
baby when he is in the middle of making a discovery, as
long as he is safe.
• Talk, read, sing and play
with your baby—it’s how he learns. Call National
Parent Info Network. Visit www.zerotothree.org
and www.npin.org. |
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Time to Play with Your Baby
Set aside relaxed moments when you can sit on the floor
and do what your child wants to do. Create places where
she can safely move around and explore. |
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Show
Your Love
When you show love—through
care, affection, play and gentle guidance—your baby
feels secure. |
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Playing Is the Way
to Teach
Your baby’s brain develops faster in his
first year than at any other time of life. Your
baby learns through seeing, touching, hearing,
tasting, smelling and moving. He learns through
stories, songs, rhymes and games, such as peek-a-boo
and pat-a-cake. When you mirror his coos and smiles,
your baby gains self-esteem. When he looks away
or fusses, it is time to stop playing. Visit www.iamyourchild.org
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