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Daily Routines
» Meal Time «
· Sing songs or recite rhymes while nursing, bottle feeding, or spoon feeding your infant. Position the baby so he/she can see your face.
· Talk to your baby during meals, naming the foods you serve and their colors, flavors, and textures.
» Bath Time «
· Play naming games during bath time with your baby, such as “Where are your toes? Mommy’s going to wash those toes!”
· Take turns babbling back and forth with your baby during bath time.
» Rest Time «
Play a CD or sing soothing lullabies to your baby while he/she is resting in the crib.
» Diaper Changes «
· Sing fun songs or nursery rhymes while changing your baby’s diaper.
· Talk to your baby during diaper changes: “Now this is going to be cold. We're using a cold wipe”.
Store some of your baby’s favorite toys and books in the diaper bag to explore on long car rides or visits to the doctor.
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