Many toys for infants to explore. Look for a variety of items for babies to push, pull, squeeze, roll, bang together, and investigate. Other essential toys include puzzles with knobs on each piece, soft balls for squeezing, large balls for rolling, and pegboards for hammering. All toys are washed daily and none are small enough for babies to choke on. More..

There are two keys to building a healthy emotional foundation for your child: encouraging joy and relieving distress. Throughout the first 18 months, your baby should have ample opportunity to feel joyful, Your play, games, songs, readings, and conversations are the basis for her growing expression of positive emotions, of different types and at different levels. More..