In this article we will be discussing what parents should be aware of as their newborn (birth to 28 days) and/or infant (1 to 12 months) begins to learn about the world, and what baby musical toys are best suited for their age group and stage of development.
When my son was born I had a funny image in my mind when I first came home from work to see him. I envisioned what it would be like as the "Super-Dad" that I am, to bring him home a brand new laptop to get him started early on navigating our technological world. This humorous pondering was in line with other leaps of imagination like getting my son a weight set and personal trainer at 2 weeks old, or a 10 piece drum set.
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Obviously I was not serious, but as a new father I had fun with all the ideas and emotions I was experiencing.
The truth is newborns and infants do not need much to be entertained. Your smile will suffice, or the ceiling fan for that matter.
We have to remember that newborns are just getting used to their bodies and their environment which is of course ALL NEW. It is nearly impossible for adults to comprehend just how much learning is going on every moment by our little ones. Shapes, colors, sounds; all are being experienced as if they have never been seen/heard before (Because They Haven't!).
The 5 senses are developing during these first few months. Naturally opting for toys with various sounds, colors, textures and shapes that the babies can explore and play with safely is a good choice. The best toys to fill all those qualities are baby musical toys. This is because they are not only musical, but also have unique shapes, colors and textures, fully engaging the developing senses (and brain) of the baby.
Of course objects with the characteristics described above can be found around the house. I say this knowing from experience that no matter what may be rational, when a child comes into our lives we as parents love to not only get him/her toys, but also to see how they interact with them. That's the exciting part for me.
It is sound practice to have baby musical toys in the nursery before the child is brought home. This will give him/her a head start on being exposed to the kinds of stimuli talked about earlier to help with development. Particularly, babies in the 3 to 8 month range love toys that create music when touched (cause and effect is not so obvious at this age, and a really cool thing to discover). These baby musical toys should also be cleaned often, as you can expect anything and everything to be put in your baby's mouth to be sucked. This is why I do not recommend second hand toys (you never know).
As social beings, humans absorb the emotions and actions of those around them as a vehicle of learning. That being said, the biggest factor in you child developing through exploring new toys is the parents' participation themselves. By reading a parents face, a baby will feel save and adventurous, allowing their imagination to be exercised.
Any music that can be played, usually lullaby's, accompanied with movement will quickly engage and hone a child's desire to learn and have fun exploring their environment. This can be done with a hand puppet, dancing or clapping.
Considering the well documented benefits of baby musical toys for children, I found it essential to incorporate music into my child's life. Their is no time too early to start, as newborns and infants' receptive skills are poised to devour everything they come across and file into categories so they can navigate their world.
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Nolan Ivers is a parent and graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a degree in psychology and philosophy. He also enjoys playing musical instruments, especially the drums, reading and spending time with his family.
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