Working with babies 0-1 year
Caring for you baby
P2-In this article we will write about caring for your 0-6 months babies and how you can do further their development.
P4- To stimulate Physical development the baby will be already moving and exploring. To gain small muscle skills it would be ideal if they pick up objects, holding and reaching.
What can I do to help? You as a parent can encourage their interest by buying toys with various colours and textures. For good quality products check out Telephone 08453304030 for your nearest branch.
We highly recommend that you buy Lively Links for 0-6 months. Sassy baby products say the eight colourful textured rings will start off an exciting chain reaction for them. This activity has proven to ...
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P4- To stimulate Physical development the baby will be already moving and exploring. To gain small muscle skills it would be ideal if they pick up objects, holding and reaching.
What can I do to help? You as a parent can encourage their interest by buying toys with various colours and textures. For good quality products check out Telephone 08453304030 for your nearest branch.
We highly recommend that you buy Lively Links for 0-6 months. Sassy baby products say the eight colourful textured rings will start off an exciting chain reaction for them. This activity has proven to enhance their hand and finger movements. It is advised that you take part in this activity as you can make it more fun for them by talking to them. This really stimulates their moving and exploring that it has been given the Parents Choice Foundation Gold Award Seal for Excellence.
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Emotional Development is very important study has shown that if a baby has a strong bond with their mother they are more likely to find it easy to socialise with others as they get older.
What can I do to help? You can show bundles of happiness while you change and feed them. Cuddle them joyfully and let them touch your face as babies love to touch and explore their carer’s faces. Talk to them and laugh with them. An easy tip is to play a song and you sing along with it.
Smiley space face rattle is great to stimulate emotional development for 0-6 month babies. This really does wonders that it has won the National Parenting Publications Honours Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, and Parents choice Foundation Recommended seal.
There’s a mirror on the reverse side which will help develop baby self awareness. It has a big smile with a nose that beeps. Scientists from America have said because of this toy’s bright colour, unusual shape the baby feels drawn to it and becomes happier. It also encourages the baby to interact more. To find out more about the research go to
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P5- Physical needs of the baby
Many parents bath their baby everyday but you don’t need to twice a week is more than enough thought you should wash their face everyday.
Here’s the best way to wash your babies.
- Fill the baby bath to 2/3 inches of water that feels warm not
hot roughly around 90 degrees F.
- Bring your baby to the bath area and undress him completely
- Gradually slip your baby into the bath using one hand to
support his head and neck. Pour cupful of waters over his body so he doesn’t get cold.
- Using a flannel wash him top to bottom then back to front. To
- wash his scalp use a wet cloth and to wash face use moisturised cotton wool. Try and use little soap as possible as it dries out your baby’s skin.
- Rinse your baby with a clean flannel
- Wrap your baby in a towel and pat him dry. If his skin is dry
Or has nappy rash apply mild lotion.
To care for your daughter’s Vaginal area you must use a moist cloth to wipe the area front to back. To care for your son’s penis suggests it best if you leave it alone.