Age Appropriate Toys Washington DC

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

Open Sesame Kids
240-715-2905
10404 Welshire Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD
Kids Are Us Learning Center
(202) 562-7118
800 Southern Ave., SE #110
Washington, DC
Sunshine Early Learning Center, Inc.
(202) 561-1100
4224 6th St., SE
Washington, DC
Dawn Price Baby
(202) 543-2920
325 7th Street SE
Washington, DC
E.C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc
(202) 462-3375
1719 13th St., NW
Washington, DC
GAP Community Childcare Center
(202) 462-3636
3636 16th St., NW
Washington, DC
Sacoto Pediatrics
703-820-1951
5555 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
National Child Day Care Assn
(202) 667-6188
9th & Rhode Island A
Washington, DC
Gap Community Child Care Center
(202) 462-9070
Washington, DC
I Care Child Development Center
(202) 832-0905
3737 12th St NE
Washington, DC

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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

Open Sesame Kids

240-715-2905
10404 Welshire Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

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