How Can I Help My Baby Explore Her Surroundings?

As your toddler is growing she is becoming interested in her surroundings as well. Hence instead of restricting your toddler’s movements make your home toddler-proof and let her explore to her heart’s fill. Read on to find out how you can help her explore her surroundings without constantly saying ‘No!’

The is the best way of learning is by exploring the surrounding, take cues from the baby and help in his observation. Make sure you are always keeping an eye on him, do baby proof your house once baby starts moving. Read more for quick tips...

Ensure When Baby Start Exploring Surroundings

Ensure that there is enough space for your toddler to crawl and explore things in her own way. As long as there is no danger to your toddler, let her explore. Here are a few tips to help your toddler explore her surroundings: Your toddler from time to time will start showing some independence, and all you have to do is to encourage him or her. Let him or she indulge in their exploration. Here's a list of activities where your toddler will try to display his or her independence. Parentune Tip: Use 'NO' when your baby is in a dangerous situation so that saying the word will make your baby stop at once

1. Meal-time:

   Let your toddler eat his food on his own with his own hands. Let it be a time when your toddler explores his or her food and forms a healthy relationship with it. Don't worry about the mess. Parentune Tip #1: Let him have his food with a spoon if he seems interested to use one

2. Play Time:

   If your baby is not fond of playing with toys and is always interested in shoes, utensils, remotes, combs, wallets, don't stop him, just make sure he is not taking anything in his mouth and wash his hands frequently. Parentune Tip #2: Make water play and sand play a part of your baby's daily activities

3. Discipline:

   Don't scold or shout at your baby, even limit the use of word 'NO' because, the frequent usage of the word will make it lose its value. Parentune #3: Instead gently take your baby away from that thing or place and divert his mind somewhere else.

4. Compassion:

   If you want to take something with which baby is playing with, don't snatch it ever, baby will not like it. Try saying, 'Give it to momma' and if he gives that to you, please say 'thank you'. Parentune Tip #4: If a baby doesn't want to let it go then divert his mind to some other object and once he picks the new one, gently take away the other object

5. Bonding:

   Talk, sing, and dance are some of the tried and tested ways to bond with your toddler. Not only will it expedite his or her ability to speak, it will also forge a stronger bond between you two. Parentune Tip #5: Dancing with your toddler can also be a good stress-buster

6. Zero screen time is possible:

   Yes, if you are actively involved with your toddler then there is absolutely no need for either TV or any other gadget to keep him or her busy. Parentune Tip #6: Let him or she do some coloring or even draw lines as that will help in fine motor skills

7. Weaning off bottle is also possible:

   When you let your toddler explore the surroundings, this also can become a part of his exploration. Let him or her have milk or any other liquid in fancy sippers that will grab your toddler's attention easily. Parentune Tip #7: Hide the feeding bottle whenever he or she craves it and with little effort and trust your toddler will say bye-bye to his feeding bottle

8. Give time to your baby, soon he will be a grown-up:

   Ah, well! No matter how much we want our child to be in that cute little angel stage the fact is that he or she will grow up. Parentune Tip #8: So ensure that you spend maximum time with him or her. Take lots and lots of pictures, and save them in multiples

All these tips are from my experience. I hope these are helpful for other parents too. Did you like my blog? Please do share your views and feedback in the comments section below as we would love to hear from you.