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 35
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When your baby begins to
make sounds, play with her
by putting her hands on your
mouth and throat while you
repeat the sounds. This also
helps her learn where sounds
come from.
To help your baby become aware of her hands and legs,
and to use her hands to hold objects
When feeding your baby,
gently push upward on your
baby’s arm so that she puts
her hand on your breast. This
helps her get ready to hold
objects. Feeding is also a good
time to talk or sing to your
baby.
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Try tying a toy that makes noise —
like a small bell, seed pod, or bracelet
— on her wrist or ankle. She will try
to find the sound with her other hand
and play with it.
Put your baby on her side
with a cloth behind her back
for support. She will naturally
bring her hands together to
play.
Remember, since small objects can choke
a baby, you should stop her if she tries to
put small toys or objects all the way into
her mouth.
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