All About Play

How your child plays now:

  • He pulls himself up to stand using the furniture.
  • He sits alone and stretches to reach a toy without toppling over.
  • He can catch a suspended object or a ball rolled directly to him.
  • His hands are more skilled and his movements are more deliberate and varied.
  • He begins to make signs—lifting his arms to be picked up and banging a spoon to summon dinner.

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Baby-proofing your home

A baby who’s mobile—crawling or cruising—is a baby determined to explore everything in her path. For the most part you want to encourage her exploration. The safer you make her environment, the less you have to say ‘No.’ The zone in your house that you’ll be child-proofing ex...

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On-line Games & Activities

They're lots of fun for little ones!

Rainforest™ Peek-A-Boo! Game
Laugh & Learn™ Surprise! Game

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Play & Learn Family Activities

You’ll be helping your nine-month-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.

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