How do you help your baby develop at every age?
From the moment he is born, your baby begins to grow. Every day he becomes a little more aware of the world around him, he learns to recognize shapes and to pay attention to sound.
Young parents often have questions about their child's development: should I stimulate him or let him open up to the world on his ownême? Is he too old for games? These are normal and legitimate questions. You don't need to worry about them. The children will take care of themselves, each at their own pace.
Remember one thing: you are there to accompany your child and help him or her grow up. Your songs, your voice, your games and your shared activities will always be welcome to help him/her grow.
THE AWAKENING OF BABY FROM 0 TO 6 MONTHS
From their earliest days, babies are aware of the world around them. Tell yourself that everything they do or cover from the moment they are born will be a first. Everything they experience is a part of their life.
The First Month of Babyhood
For the first few weeks, your baby is constantly recording sounds and smells. His favorite place is often in his mother's arms, precisely because the smell and the contact reassure him.
As a little one, he reacts differently according to the sounds. Before the second month of age, we can see that he can change his attitude according to the voice he hears. His development is underway and he is using every moment to learn a little more. Moreover, it is not necessary to hesitate to make him listen to some music or sing nursery rhymes.
The 2&eight-year-old is a very young child.
The 2nd month
At this âge-là, around 2 months, he starts à grasping objects. You can give him small, brightly colored toys that are firm enough for him to grab, but soft enough that he doesn’t hurt himself. Rattles and small toys that fit his age are perfect. Have fun passing toys in front of his eyes. Use fairly slow movements. You will soon see that he will start to follow them with his eyes and reach for them.
Baby's third month: he wiggles
From the third month, all sensations are important. You don't want to put him on a rug and let him move around as he wants. This is when he starts to hold his head up by himself. If this is the case, you can put him on his stomach. In this position, he will be able to see his head on his own and will learn to move his arms better and become more aware of his body.
It is also around this time that he begins to pronounce his first syllables. You need to talk to him, explain what is going on around him or what you are doing. Even if he seems distracted, he's recording.
So you can't tell him what you're doing.
From 4 months: bébé needs his parents
At this age, don't spend a lot of time with and around your child. Your child will be aware of your every move and will listen to everything you say with more attention.
If you can, carry your baby in a baby carrier during your daily activities. Your little one learns from you and by watching what you do. Games and toys are more appealing to him during this time. He may have his favorite stuffed animal, but he is already more open to play. Toys with music, mobiles, arches and play mats are perfect for your little one.
The awakening of baby from 6 to 12 months
After 6 months, baby must start sitting up and grabbing anything he can get his hands on. It is also at this time that he begins to wear whatever he can find in his mouth! Every day, he pays more attention to the world around him. He also starts to babble. He will try to imitate the voices and the language he hears.
To play and keep him busy, stuffed animals, cloth books, or a teething ring will be perfect. And since his motor skills begin to develop when he eats, a play mat is perfect to limit his play area. This is his world, where he plays as he wants.
You will see that during this period, the development of your baby will be very fast. Every day he sits up a little better on his own. He picks up objects and toys and starts to manipulate them. He also starts to double syllables during this period. Clearly, we can feel the language and the first words coming. Sound games are therefore very welcome.
Stimulation and learning are achieved through the use of sounds. It is not necessary to hurry up and make him cover tastes. Even if he doesn't eat yet, he can taste almost everything. Even if it seems empty, since baby only eats milk or porridge, we sometimes forget to let him taste everything on the table. These first culinary sensations are often hilarious!
From the age of 1, everything accelerates!
At 1 year old, bébé is beginning to master his motor skills. Simply put, he is starting to walk!
Parenting Tips
When bé starts to walk à 4 legs, consider à installing outlet covers everywhere he can go. This safety measure is far from trivial, yet we don't necessarily have the foresight to think about it.
One year is also the time when bébé becomes “builder-destroyer“. He starts stacking cubes or shapes, he builds his first wooden puzzles, in short, he plays at building. This activity plays an important role in his development and the development of his abilities. He needs to learn through play and build his relationship to movement and objects.
Stacking blocks and other small, easy construction games are perfect for this age. Stacking games are a big hit with kids! About as much as destroying what they’re building for that matter!
The awakening of baby is a matter of all ages
You will have understood, the question “how should I stimulate my bébé“ does not have only one answer.
In reality, the éveil of your child occurs naturally, over time. He feeds and learns from everything you do for and around him. A music, a song, a light or a smell are all signals that he registers and that make him grow.
Just be aware that you are participating in this development and in his life thanks to all your attentions and gestures, and this, from the first days. By being aware of this, without questioning, you will adopt the right attitudes and gestures.
Everything happens naturally and each child has his own rhythm.