a c t i v i t i e s f o r t h e y o u n g b a b y 33
To help your baby learn to trust people and her surroundings
A baby who can see soon learns that certain sounds, touches, and smells
come from different people or objects. This helps her make sense of the
world, feel secure in it, and want to explore it. But sounds, touches,
and smells can frighten a blind baby because they seem to come from
nowhere. She needs extra help to understand and feel secure in her
surroundings.
You can help her understand
where sounds and things that
feel different come from. Help
her know that learning about
them can be fun.
Yes, it’s your
Papa! Do
you feel my
moustache?
Since your baby may not see what is about to happen, she needs you to
let her know what will happen next. For example:
Touch her leg gently before
changing her diaper (nappy). Tell
her what you are about to do. Soon
she will know what to expect when
she feels the touch on her leg.
Rina, I’m
going to
take your
wet diaper
off now.
Touch her shoulder
gently before picking
her up. Tell her what
you are about to do.
Soon she will know
what your touch
means.
Celia, I’m
going to
pick you
up.
helping children who are blind