and a 10-12 hour night sleep with 2 feedings in between
JIWON also has wide-awake periods
where he's ready to play ^^*
As a mother,I take advantage of these oppurtunities
to give him interesting toys to stimulate his senses.
IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
Babies love to explore their surroundings,
feeling different textures, listening to sounds and music,
and fixing their eyes on bright patterns and colors.
All these sensory experiences help them discover
how their world works. Something as simple as
shaking a rattle and hearing the resulting noise
begins to teach your baby about cause and effect.
Besides playing with his toys, your baby will look forward
to playtime with you. Make funny faces, sing to him,
bounce him on your knee.
Sharing relaxed fun is just as important to bonding
as feeding him and rocking him to sleep.
Play helps his physical development, too.
Since a young baby is put to bed on his back,
it's important to spend "tummy time" - a period where he lies on her stomach. Our Jiwon had his "tummy time" when
he was about 4 weeks old which we guess why
he rolled over at 3 months--
2 months faster than most babies! ^^*
this gives him the chance to practice pushing up with his arms,
strengthening his upper body and neck muscles.
HOW YOUR BABY PLAYS AT 0-6 MONTHS
Your little one will enjoy gazing at the world around him - but in the early months he'll only be able to focus on objects that are about 8 to 14 inches away. He's most likely to prefer high-contrast patterns, since those are easier for him to discern. He'll kick his legs and bat his arms at objects that interest him. By about four months, he'll be able to hold a rattle or a soft, squishy toy in his hand -- an exciting development. He'll enjoy feeling different textures and exploring how things taste when he puts them in his mouth. Don't be surprised if he's fascinated by the same few toys again and again. Rather than overwhelming him with too many playthings, pay attention to what he enjoys and dole out his favorites one at a time. Best Toys for This Age Keep in mind that anything he can grasp is likely to go in his mouth, so choose toys that don't have any small parts. Some good bets:
1. An activity mat or floor gym.
Perfect entertainment for tummy time,
with levers to pull, big buttons to press, and wheels to spin.
2. An unbreakable mirror.
Babies are big admirers of the human face.
Although he won't realize who's looking back at him,
he'll still find his reflection captivating.
3. Washable, soft books.
These are great for cuddle time.
Hold him on your lap and read to him.
He'll love the colorful pictures and the sound of your voice.
4. Rattles.
Start off with a wrist rattle that straps on.
Its sound will entertain him as he bats his arms.
When he's able to grasp an object,
switch to a rattle he can hold and shake purposefully.
5. A mobile. With its bright colors and motion,
mobiles are a big source of interest.
Since his hearing was well-developed right from day one,
a mobile that plays music will add to his fun.
Hang it where it's easy to see but safely out of reach.
6. Soft, squishy toys.
Stuffed animals or other plush toys that squeak
or light up help teach the basics of cause and effect
JIWON's PLAYTIME GUIDE (0-6months)
JIWON's personalized playtime guide:
Even though JIWON spends most of his time eating
and sleeping (our JIWON gets a 2-hour morning nap
and another 2-hour afternoon nap every single day
and a 10-12 hour night sleep with 2 feedings in between
JIWON also has wide-awake periods
where he's ready to play ^^*
As a mother,I take advantage of these oppurtunities
to give him interesting toys to stimulate his senses.
IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
Babies love to explore their surroundings,
feeling different textures, listening to sounds and music,
and fixing their eyes on bright patterns and colors.
All these sensory experiences help them discover
how their world works. Something as simple as
shaking a rattle and hearing the resulting noise
begins to teach your baby about cause and effect.
Besides playing with his toys, your baby will look forward
to playtime with you. Make funny faces, sing to him,
bounce him on your knee.
Sharing relaxed fun is just as important to bonding
as feeding him and rocking him to sleep.
Play helps his physical development, too.
Since a young baby is put to bed on his back,
it's important to spend "tummy time" - a period where he lies on her stomach. Our Jiwon had his "tummy time" when
he was about 4 weeks old which we guess why
he rolled over at 3 months--
2 months faster than most babies! ^^*
this gives him the chance to practice pushing up with his arms,
strengthening his upper body and neck muscles.
HOW YOUR BABY PLAYS AT 0-6 MONTHS
Your little one will enjoy gazing at the world around him - but in the early months he'll only be able to focus on objects that are about 8 to 14 inches away. He's most likely to prefer high-contrast patterns, since those are easier for him to discern. He'll kick his legs and bat his arms at objects that interest him. By about four months, he'll be able to hold a rattle or a soft, squishy toy in his hand -- an exciting development. He'll enjoy feeling different textures and exploring how things taste when he puts them in his mouth. Don't be surprised if he's fascinated by the same few toys again and again. Rather than overwhelming him with too many playthings, pay attention to what he enjoys and dole out his favorites one at a time. Best Toys for This Age Keep in mind that anything he can grasp is likely to go in his mouth, so choose toys that don't have any small parts. Some good bets:
1. An activity mat or floor gym.
Perfect entertainment for tummy time,
with levers to pull, big buttons to press, and wheels to spin.
2. An unbreakable mirror.
Babies are big admirers of the human face.
Although he won't realize who's looking back at him,
he'll still find his reflection captivating.
3. Washable, soft books.
These are great for cuddle time.
Hold him on your lap and read to him.
He'll love the colorful pictures and the sound of your voice.
4. Rattles.
Start off with a wrist rattle that straps on.
Its sound will entertain him as he bats his arms.
When he's able to grasp an object,
switch to a rattle he can hold and shake purposefully.
5. A mobile. With its bright colors and motion,
mobiles are a big source of interest.
Since his hearing was well-developed right from day one,
a mobile that plays music will add to his fun.
Hang it where it's easy to see but safely out of reach.
6. Soft, squishy toys.
Stuffed animals or other plush toys that squeak
or light up help teach the basics of cause and effect