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This is a question I came across in Sociology. The question is : Describe two ways in which an infant learns how to play with other children.
Please help me out!!
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By interaction with others- other infants whether in the home setting or a childcare.They will learn to adjust their actions by the reactions of other children. Eg: "Oh,when I took that toy, they cried". Perhaps the child eventually internalises this action/reaction, and thereby acquires the skills to interact through play.Also, other children may ostracise a child who does not follow the "rules"
Young infants will obviously be with a caregiver who models acceptable behaviour, and discourages things like biting/ hitting/ snatching toys. The caregiver will adjust their reaction according to the age of the child, with older children having consequences such as time out.
By interaction with others- other infants whether in the home setting or a childcare.They will learn to adjust their actions by the reactions of other children. Eg: "Oh,when I took that toy, they cried". Perhaps the child eventually internalises this action/reaction, and thereby acquires the skills to interact through play.Also, other children may ostracise a child who does not follow the "rules"
Young infants will obviously be with a caregiver who models acceptable behaviour, and discourages things like biting/ hitting/ snatching toys. The caregiver will adjust their reaction according to the age of the child, with older children having consequences such as time out.
Any suggestions for good toys for young babies?
Q. I'm a first-time mom and my three month old daughter is just starting to swat at toys on her playmat. We didn't stock up on any toys before she was born because we knew we wouldn't need them right away so now I'd like to get some for her. Also, we're planning on getting an exersaucer in the near future when she can hold herself up a little bit better. Any suggestions including name brands? Thanks for your help!
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My baby is 4 months, and he's just now getting big enough for his Rainforest Jumperoo. The activity mat kept him pretty busy for the first couple of months... there's not much they can do except swat things on the activity mat and watch the mobile on the crib at that age. You might buy more toys for the activity mat (I bought the Tiny Love windchimes for my baby to kick, he loves those). Also, board books (like Goodnight Moon) are great. Until they are older, babies really need to interact with their parents, so just pointing things out and talking to her about them is enough entertainment.
By the way, I saw someone suggested the Baby Einstein videos... I would not suggest those. Research has shown that they actually delay language development. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=35898
"Despite marketing claims, parents who want to give their infants a boost in learning language probably should limit the amount of time they expose their children to DVDs and videos such as "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Baby."
Rather than helping babies, the over-use of such productions actually may slow down infants eight to 16 months of age when it comes to acquiring vocabulary, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute.
The scientists found that for every hour per day spent watching baby DVDs and videos, infants understood an average of six to eight fewer words than infants who did not watch them."
My baby is 4 months, and he's just now getting big enough for his Rainforest Jumperoo. The activity mat kept him pretty busy for the first couple of months... there's not much they can do except swat things on the activity mat and watch the mobile on the crib at that age. You might buy more toys for the activity mat (I bought the Tiny Love windchimes for my baby to kick, he loves those). Also, board books (like Goodnight Moon) are great. Until they are older, babies really need to interact with their parents, so just pointing things out and talking to her about them is enough entertainment.
By the way, I saw someone suggested the Baby Einstein videos... I would not suggest those. Research has shown that they actually delay language development. http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=35898
"Despite marketing claims, parents who want to give their infants a boost in learning language probably should limit the amount of time they expose their children to DVDs and videos such as "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Baby."
Rather than helping babies, the over-use of such productions actually may slow down infants eight to 16 months of age when it comes to acquiring vocabulary, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute.
The scientists found that for every hour per day spent watching baby DVDs and videos, infants understood an average of six to eight fewer words than infants who did not watch them."
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