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Give her things to hold that will
feel different from each other when
she touches them, like a piece of
smooth, silky cloth and a rough
cloth. You can also encourage her
to pull on objects like a strong
string of beads or a knotted cord.
If you pull back slightly, she may
pull harder.
Carmen, try
to pull.
Be careful she does not choke on
the beads or swallow them.
First, I’ll
rub your
chest,
Bina.
Try giving her a gentle massage all over, using
vegetable oil, lotion, or just your hands. Start
with her chest and move outward to her
hands. Then move back to her bottom and
down her legs.
After she gets used to your
massage, try using cloths with
different textures to gently
rub her body. Afterward,
encourage her to touch
different parts of her body
— for example, to touch her
hand to her legs.
Yes, these are
your toes!
Touch her hands and feet when
you play together. Pat them or blow
lightly on them and name them.
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