38 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 help your baby explore objects through taste and smell
Babies first learn about the world by tasting and exploring objects with
their mouths. This is especially important for children who cannot see
well because they must learn a lot through their other senses. Everything
the baby plays with should be clean, and big enough so the baby will
not choke.
Lightly touch your finger to your
baby’s mouth. Let her suck on your
finger and explore it.
This is
mama’s
finger,
little one.
So, Alita, do you
like Tia Ana’s
spoon?
When your baby
can hold objects by
herself, encourage her
to explore their smell
and taste.
To help your baby feel different kinds of touch
Play a game by dipping parts of her
body in water, naming each part.
That’s your
hand in the
water,
Mei Mei.
This is a
flower,
Aminah.
Smells good,
doesn’t it?
Encourage her to touch things with
an interesting feel and a strong but
pleasant smell — like fruits, vegetables,
or flowers.
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