Games to Encourage Imitation Development

Games to Encourage Imitation Development

Both infants and toddlers love imitation games. Even a newborn will try to imitate your funny faces, and an older baby will love to play copycat as you go about your day. This helps build social skills and encourages mental development.

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Spotting Language Development Delays

Language development includes speech and non-verbal communication. A developmental delay in language may mean that an infant has a hearing impairment - or, your baby may just be learning his first words at his own pace!

Baby Motor Skill Development

Your baby develops fine motor skills with the help of activities like stacking and building blocks. Meanwhile, his gross motor skills get a workout as he begins to crawl and balance. Help your infant's motor skills development with these tips!

Spotting Physical Development Delays

Your baby's physical development should follow fairly predictable patterns. If he is missing developmental milestones, make an appointment with his doctor to rule out rare, but serious, conditions, like mental retardation, autism, or cerebral palsy.

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How to Raise a Happy Baby

You already know the basics of baby care and raising a baby, but what do you know about your infant's emotional development? Here's how to tap into those baby emotions to ensure that your newborn is a happy baby!

Baby Sign Language

Even before you can converse with your baby, you can use infant sign language to communicate! You can teach baby sign language with the help of sign language books, flash cards, or classes. Or, sign with your baby using your own unique baby signs!

How to Stimulate Baby's Senses

Your baby's first months are characterized by development of the senses, particularly touch, sight and sound. So stimulate those hands, eyes and ears with these fun games. Bonus: Your infant's hand eye coordination and motor skills will benefit, too!