Age Appropriate Toys Portland OR

Always look your baby directly in the eye when talking and interacting with him. Studies have shown that this assists language development and it can also help with discipline as your child becomes older!

Local Companies

Presents of Mind
503-230-7740
3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR
Baby Star LLC
503-221-7827
1801 NW Upshur St
Portland, OR
Mother Natures Earth Friendly Baby Products
503-230-7077
2627 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR
Loving Touch Parenting Classroom
503-253-8482
4117 SE Division St
Portland, OR
Babyworks
503-224-4696
2537 NW Upshur St
Portland, OR
Baby Oh Baby
503-245-0700
7863 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR
Babies R Us
503-286-7144
1800 Jantzen Beach Ctr
Portland, OR
Bueffel Bernard H MD
503-452-1422
9370 SW Greenburg RD
Portland, OR
Deklotz Richard L MD
503-579-3214
12442 SW Scholls Ferry RD
Portland, OR
A Lucky Dog Pet Care Professionals
360-253-8065
PO Box 822635
Vancouver, WA

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  • Always look your baby directly in the eye when talking and interacting with him. Studies have shown that this assists language development and it can also help with discipline as your child becomes older!
  • Support your baby emotionally when encountering strangers or new surroundings. This encourages your baby to develop a happy and trusting view of the world
  • Offer a variety of toys such as blocks, rattles, stacking toys, and books so your baby can practice developing her fine motor skills with her hands
  • Place interesting toys just out of reach to encourage your baby to move towards them
  • Provide toys which make sounds when moved or squeezed. Remember, your baby is learning about cause and effect at this age
  • As your baby begins to be confident at sitting she will want to grab at interesting objects. Make sure there are a few books and toys within easy reach so she can practice this skill
  • Now that she is becoming more confident at grasping objects her hand-eye coordination will also improve. She will now be able to hold a toy and take a good long look at it by twisting and turning it in her hand. Provide a variety of toys which are easily held in her small hand
  • Babies love bubbles. By blowing bubbles she will improve her hand-eye coordination as she reaches out to pop them with her hands
  • At this age babies also enjoy pop up toys. These toys also help develop strength and coordination in his arms

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Featured Local Company

Presents of Mind

503-230-7740
3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR
http://www.presentsofmind.tv

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