THE FIRST YEAR

Parents as guides

The baby's surroundings

Observing stages

Learning and over-stimulation

Toys

Nutrition and first foods

Rhythm, meals and sleep

Language and baby talk

The negative effects of media

Baby proofing the home

Valuing parenting, staying at home vs. day care


TOYS

The world and all the objects of daily life in our home awaken the interest of most babies. For the first months, a soft cloth can be interesting enough for them to learn to grasp and switch hands and such, then, a simple wooden spoon with wide handle, then things they can chew on such as a damp cloth or a wood ring, later, a wooden salad bowl they can put things in, and so on. Babies are often more interested in real objects because they see us using them. For the first year, one can save oneself the clutter and give them objects from the kitchen provided they're safe, and try to avoid plastic.

See On over-stimulating the baby

Respecting the baby's first tasks

Toys and the importance of play

How to make decisions

The negative effects of media

TOYS section in Links

Mother and child by Picasso

ARTICLES


Baldwin Dancy, Rahima - The importance of play.htm


Baldwin Dancy, Rahima - Creating an inviting environment for play.htm

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