Birth to Six Months

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Birth to Six Months

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Gain early eye control.
(Watch people and objects come & go)

Coo & vocalize spontaneously.
(Imitate your infant's cooing, feedback encourages vocalizations)

Like to be held, played with, tickled & jostled.
(This is a great time to begin singing songs with movement)

Show excitement through waving arms, kicking & wiggling.
(Pair words with your infant's excitement with exaggerated inflection)

Fear loud or unexpected noises.
(Show your infant the source of the sound and reassure her she is safe)

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