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Introduction

• Important role of parents in child development.

• Babies grow rapidly, and parents can support this with daily activities.

• Quote by Eda LeShan emphasizes the wonder of a new baby.

Four Key Activities for Baby's Development

Touch

• Importance: Touching helps the baby feel secure and loved.

  • Gently hold your baby's hand or finger.

  • Cradle the baby and maintain eye contact; smile often.

  • Kissing the baby's forehead fosters affection.

Talk

• Significance: Talking nourishes the baby’s brain as food does the body.

  • Use five-word sentences to describe surroundings.

  • Sing or express love when putting your baby down to sleep.

Read

• Benefits: Reading aids vocabulary development and prepares for reading and writing in kindergarten.

  • Establish a daily reading routine for comfort and security.

Play

• Role in Development: Play enhances social skills and creative thinking.

  • Engage in games like "peek-a-boo" and mimic silly faces to encourage interaction.

  • Use board books for exploration and talk about pictures.

  • Participate in crawling or chase games to bond with the baby.

  • Discuss colors and shapes, count objects, and narrate actions during diaper changes.

  • Attend story time at local libraries for socialization.

Additional Considerations

• Holding and nurturing the baby is beneficial; it contributes to a secure and confident child.

• Conversation is essential; take turns talking and allow the baby to respond with vocalizations or movements.

• Introduce noise-making toys like rattles or pans to stimulate interest.

• Emphasize that it's never too early to start reading or playing with the baby.