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All new parents are eager to help their baby discover the world around them, and BABY PLAY was designed to help parents engage their infant in activities that will encourage developmental skills. From the first month home through the twelfth, BABY PLAY offers doctor-approved, age-appropriate activities that stimulate discovery, begin communication, and nurture parental bonding.
Developed in close consultation with the play experts at Gymboree Play & Music, the book contains an introduction that explains the value of "play with a purpose," information on how babies learn, and tips outlining what a parent can do to help their little on get off to a good start.
The book also includes a glossary of key terms in child development, beneficial to any new parent, as well as detailed information on how parents can identify development skills as they emerge in their baby. From stretching exercises to puppet games, BABY PLAY encourages learning during that first critical year of life.
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March 31, 2009: This is a great book if you get it BEFORE you have the baby. It shows how to make things from cheap items in the home for baby to develope. If you have jumperoo's, rattles,boppy's in the home, this book is a waste of money. The only great thing I learned is that it is important to provide spatial awareness for your little ones. Climbing the stairs is a great way to do that. Who knew!
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April 14, 2003: I think it's pretty hard to find things besides diaper changes and feedings to do with a brand new baby, but this book is full of ideas!!! Very creative activities that I would never have thought of, plus lots of songs to sing to baby. I bought this for myself, but the next time someone I know is having a baby I will definatly give this book as a gift.