Causing a reaction in a toy—by pressing a button, ringing a bell, opening a door—gives baby’s mind something new to think about. And the dawning realization that actions make something happen fosters a sense of empowerment and pride in accomplishment.
What you can do to help your baby learn more with:
Use the toy’s features to introduce your baby to various colours, saying each colour name clearly as you point to it. This is the time when babies are building their receptive language skills, so the more words he hears, the more words he’ll become familiar with.
Reinforce concepts behind language and words even further by using descriptive language as your baby activates a reaction from the toy: “Hear the sound the lion makes?” "Look what happened when you touched the little birdie!"
All children develop at their own pace, and reach milestones at different times. The highlights mentioned in this web site are meant as approximate guidelines only. If you have any questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.
