34 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
To encourage your baby to respond to people and to sounds
Keep your baby near you when
she is awake. Speak to her often to
let her know you are near. She will
learn to recognize your voice and
respond to it.
Radha, hear
that noise?
I’m cutting
wheat.
Encourage family members to talk
with her about what they are doing. If
the same person always does the same
activity — like giving the baby a bath —
she will begin to recognize members of
the family by what they do.
Next I’ll wash
your arm,
Alba.
Who’s my little
sweet girl?
Encourage your baby to smile by talking
to her. She may smile again if you blow
softly on her belly or play with her toes.
Sing and play music for your
baby. If she makes sounds,
imitate them to encourage
her to use her voice.
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