As a parent, you are the most important person in your child’s life. It is crucial that you spend quality time with your baby so that he/she:
- Develops feelings of positive self-worth
- Feels loved and valued
- Models your behavior and values
- Develops cognitive, physical, and language skills
- Learns to get along with people
Things you can do with infants:
- Talk to your child as you go through your day. Vary your tone and volume. “Baby talk” is not necessary
- Sing to your baby
- Make puppets from old socks or gloves and use them with your child
- Have fun together at bath time
- Take walks with your baby and talk about what you see
- Let your baby lie on and touch different fabrics and textures
- Look at brightly colored books together.
- Play peek-a-boo and patty cake.
Appropriate toys for infants:
- Rattles
- Unbreakable mirrors
- Balls
- Stacking and nesting toys
- Squeaky toys
- Cloth books
