Baby Tip #6

Communication.

Today I had the pleasure of visiting with some ladies at the pool and they were talking about how much children's communication skills vary from child to child. And its so true. Kids are very aware of their surroundings and if the adults around them aren't talking to them and teaching them things then they have to learn it on their own, but won't til later in life. Children learn primarily off of repetition. I can't tell you enough, REPEAT EVERYTHING! Repeat everything! Repeat everything! Their little minds are on overload right now and taking in everything around them. They are beyond eager to learn and know what it is that they are looking at, what they are smelling, and what they are tasting.

A child requires guidance and knowledge from you, their parents. Read to them. Create a quiet time in your schedule, a time where you sit and have eye to eye conversation time with your little one. Or a time where you read their favorite book. Or how about sit down together with a variety of items in front of you and just repeat what it is that they are looking at. They learn so much at such a young age, expand their minds as much as you can, and teach them everything you know.

Get some books. Get some music. Get some random items. And get an educated baby. Some items that I like for young ages are as follows....

Baby Einstein videos. Disney movies.

B is for Bear. Dr. Suess books. Arthur books.

Musical cds.

Baby blocks. ABC blocks. Rings.

There are a lot of items that you can use from around the house as well. Go on walks and visit with your baby about everything outside or the different noises you hear, birds, dogs, car, ambulance, etc. Children listen even if it won't be apparent for a few more months. But trust me they are taking in everything you say and do. So be cautious about the negative things that you might say but also be repetitive in the positive things you can share with your baby. You're your baby's most important teacher, be there for her. And start today!


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