Babies Show us They Know What's Happening!
Babies from 4-12 months are beginning to be very attached to their mommies. Some babies reject strangers or cry when strangers get close. THIS MAY BE A HARD TIME TO LEAVE CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE.
If your baby does cry or get upset when you leave, don’t scold. Hold, comfort, love and talk to your baby. Say that you must leave, but that you’ll be back. You may have to go through this process a few times, so the baby will learn to trust that you really WILL return. Parents and child care providers should work together to help the child get used to a new situation.
These babies are also learning about their own bodies and about the world around them. They are reaching out. They examine things first with their eyes, with their hands, and with their mouths. They listen, they respond, and they love to imitate what you do.
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