All About Play
How your child plays now:
- Your baby can focus on an object 8-10 inches away, but does not see detail.
- He hears high-pitched noises and is quieted by low-pitched sounds.
- He watches intently when someone talks to him and imitates their facial expressions.
- He will follow an object slowly with his eyes, but may often lose it.
Why your child will enjoy these toys now:
Advice From Experts
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Our 1-month-old loves to be walked—what else might soothe him?
Our son, who is 1-month-old, loves to be walked in a carrier. However, once we put him down, he begins to cry; and once we pick him up and begin walking, he stops. This does not leave much time for Mom or Dad to get things done since we feel bad when he cries. I have been looking for something that simulates the random motion of a person walking him. Any suggestions for two sleepless parents?
Andrew in East Aurora
Dr. Kathleen Alfano, Ph.D., Director of Child Research at Fisher-Price®
Your son was carried around in his mommy’s womb until recently, so he is used to the bodily closeness and the movements of walking. He probably prefer...
Play & Learn Family Activities
You’ll be helping your one-month-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.
