Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Baby Einstein? what else?
So Allstar is growing like crazy, smiling like you wouldn't believe and doing a little "talking". We would like some feedback on what you felt worked to help your babies grow and discover the world, and also communicate with you. Baby Einstein DVD's, books, etc? Please give us some quick feedback, as we know most of you have little ones of your own. Thanks!
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My kids loved baby einstein. I had to try a few before I found one that they liked. I also did a baby class at Gymboree and the Little Gym that was a lot of fun. It was fun to have something to do together.
Play dates. They help baby and mom :)
It will be so fun to see what interests AllStar, he is such a cutie! I think Tricia has the right idea, b/c that is exactly what I've seen help kids. Bring out the side of a kid that desires to keep up with his comrades. I'm convinced that Sawyer and Adam are responsible for Easton walking. He just needed some time around good friends with ambition.
Honestly, I think one of the best things you can do is talk to your baby/kid, read, and play directly with them. There's no replacement for human interaction!
I have loved going on walks with my kids and pointing out anything they'd recognize. With babies, especially, I try to talk about just about everything I'm doing - especially as it relates to him/her (i.e. when putting on lotion after a bath, I point out hands, arms, fingers, etc.).
Personally, I don't think that babies need alot. I think they mainly need to just be with the family hanging out and observing whatever everyone else is doing. I don't think they need special classes, DVDs, or fancy toys. I think those things can be nice, but are pretty much for parents and not for babies. There is nothing wrong with those things, and if you as parents think it would be fun to do some of those things, then go ahead. But I wouldn't feel like you "need" to do those things to help him be smarter or more stimulated or whatever. I agree with Faith, human interaction is what they really need.
I also found that my kids had no interest in books at that age. Dallin especially. If I were to choose books, I would go with something very short, simple, and pictures, not worrying about text.
Very interesting, reading comments. Obviously, every child is different and unique. He will tell you what he likes and doesn't like by showing his interest. However, I have felt that the most important thing to do with baby is to READ to them and TALK with them. Talk to them about everything you're doing. They understand so much more than they can communicate back to you. And read, read, read. Let him be the judge of how long you read to him and it doesn't have to be the text in the book--just talk about the pictures.
This is what we have done! I think a lot of things can work.
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