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Birth
to one year
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Touch
and See
Babies
are hard at work whenever they are awake, trying to learn
all about the world. To help them learn, they need many different
safe things to play with and inspect. Objects you have around
your home offer many possibilities.
What
you'll need...
A
splinter-free wooden spoon with a face drawn on the bowl.
Different textured fabrics, such as velvet, cotton, corduroy,
terry cloth, satin, burlap, and fake fur.
An empty toilet paper or paper towel roll.
Pots, pans, and lids.
An old purse or basket with things to put in and take out.
Measuring cups and spoons.
Boxes and plastic containers.
Large spools.
Noisemakers (rattles, keys, a can filled with beans).
What
to do...
Put
one or two of the items to the left in a safe play area where
your baby can reach them (more than two may confuse him).
Let
your baby look at, touch, and listen to a variety of objects.
Ones that are brightly colored, have interesting textures,
and make noises are particularly good. Be sure that any item
you give your baby will be safe in his mouth, since that's
where it probably will end up.
Use
these items for all age groups. Many of them will continue
to interest toddlers and older preschoolers. For example,
babies love to inspect a paper towel roll. But with a 4-year-
old, it can become a megaphone for talking or singing, a telescope,
or a tunnel for a toy car.
Babies
begin to understand how the world works when they see, touch,
hold, and shake things. Inspecting things also helps them
coordinate and strengthen their hand muscles.
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