Health Tip: Help Baby's Development

(HealthDay News) - Parents are instrumental in helping babies learn, grow and develop, both physically and emotionally.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine says you can encourage your baby''s development by:

• Reading picture books to her, and letting her play with them on her own.
• Taking her to different places and exposing her to different sights, such as at the zoo, the mall, or children''s play center.
• If she''s 1 year or a bit older, play ball with your baby. Toss a soft-rubber ball lightly to her and let her try to catch it or roll it back to you.
• Encourage your child to play with large toys that can be pushed around. This may help promote early walking and build leg muscles.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2007

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