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Learning, Play & Your Baby

Bonding With Your Baby

Bonding, the intense attachment that develops between you and your baby, is completely natural. And it's probably one of the most pleasurable aspects of infant care.

Choosing Safe Toys for Babies

All toys you select for your baby or toddler should meet safety standards. These tips can help you find safe toys for your little one.

Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Kids go from babies to toddlers during this time, from first steps to walking well. They also make major strides in language and communication.

Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

After learning to recognize your voice, your face, and your touch, your baby will start responding more to you during these months and even give you a smile!

Learning, Play, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Your infant will learn to sit during this time, and in the next few months will begin exploring by reaching out for objects, grasping and inspecting them.

Learning, Play, and Your Newborn

Play is the primary way that infants learn how to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. And during the first month of life, your baby will learn by interacting with you.

Reading Books to Babies

Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.