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Baby Play (Gymboree) [Paperback]

Wendy Masi Ph.D , Roni Cohen Leiderman , Dr. Wendy S. Masi , Dr. Roni Cohen Leiderman
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 2001 Gymboree
All new parents are eager to help their baby discover the world around them, and BABY PLAY was designed to help parents engage their infant in activities that will encourage developmental skills. From the first month home through the twelfth, BABY PLAY offers doctor-approved, age-appropriate activities that stimulate discovery, begin communication, and nurture parental bonding.

Developed in close consultation with the play experts at Gymboree Play & Music, the book contains an introduction that explains the value of "play with a purpose," information on how babies learn, and tips outlining what a parent can do to help their little on get off to a good start.

The book also includes a glossary of key terms in child development, beneficial to any new parent, as well as detailed information on how parents can identify development skills as they emerge in their baby. From stretching exercises to puppet games, BABY PLAY encourages learning during that first critical year of life.

Look at what this book offers:


  • Includes over 100 activities for babies 0-12 months.
  • Organized by appropriateness for each month of life.
  • Includes wide variety of play activities, from ball rolling to imitative play.
  • Developed in consultation with the play experts at Gymboree.
  • Contains a useful glossary of key terms in child development.

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From the Publisher

About Gymboree. With over 400 Gymboree Play & Music centers in 14 different countries, Gymboree is considered a global leader in parent/child play programs and is linked to quality, education and fun! All Gymboree activities are structured around established early childhood education principles and are administered by trained teachers.

About the Author

Dr. Wendy S. Masi is a developmental psychologist specializing in early childhood. She has designed and implemented programs for preschools, families with young children, and early childhood professionals for more than 20 years. Dr. Masi is the dean of the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She is the mother of four children.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Creative Publishing International (April 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0865734348
  • ISBN-13: 978-0865734340
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

This book is a great collection of games, songs and activities that you and your baby will love. Christopher's Mom  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
I love how the book divides the activities up by age range. Ktina  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
This book would make a great shower gift to any new mom. Andrea  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! August 5, 2002
Format:Paperback
With little time to read these days we found this book easy to get through quickly. It's broken down in age ranges so you can read as far as you need to at the time. We got some great ideas from it. My daughter loves the songs and games. You really forget all those little things from childhood and need a refresher. The thing I love most is that it uses things you have around the house. Batteries are not necessary!
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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative Ideas for Maximum Loving, Minimal Equipment January 24, 2004
Format:Paperback
I am always on the look out for books that can help busy parents come up with creative ways to engage their babies in simple ways that may make a lasting contribution both in their loving relationship as well as help the baby's development over time.

This title does both nicely with colorful, inspiring illustrations as well.

Especially valued as well is the authors intentionally chose activities that are loosely structured, don't require purchase of special stuff and create the context for a lot of loving interaction between the baby and parrent.

Even as a creative parent, I run out of new ideas and love finding new techniques in one place, as Gymboree lays out here.

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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't mean to go along with the crowd, BUT... June 7, 2002
By E. King
Format:Paperback
As other reviews clearly state, this is an excellent book! I'll give some main reasons why:
1. Provides TONS of ideas for age-appropriate games to play with baby (gets rid of repetitiveness that comes from singing one song or playing one game OVER and OVER...and takes the guessing game out of "What can I do to entertain my baby?")
2. Has vibrant illustrations/photos showing parents and babies playing/bonding during the games (which draws my attention even more to the book)
3. The games can be played practically anywhere, often not requiring toys or juggling acts on the part of the parent (thus leaving the games very versatile, functional, and practical)
Overall, this book is a MUST HAVE for any parent with an active baby. I just wish more "baby games" books were like this one!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Many good ideas
This will be very useful in providing ideas for language development to be use by parents of toddlers on my caseload.
Published 6 days ago by joanna green
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner
While some of the activities in here are pretty common sense, there are many more that were new to me. Read more
Published 10 days ago by M. Metcalf
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money
As other reviews state-- this book does not give any new fun ideas. It really just shows you games that everyone does already.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Azalene
4.0 out of 5 stars Given as a gift
This was given as a gift, so I did not read it. The couple was very pleased with both the books for raising a baby we bought from Amazon.
Published 1 month ago by Bonnie Kimble
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
This is such a cute book with so many ideas for games for babies. It is always hard to try to come up with new ideas and this book makes it so easy. We love it!
Published 2 months ago by LF
5.0 out of 5 stars Good idea book
I have used many ideas from this book to help me when playing with my great niece. Highly recommend it for all Mothers and family members who are "baby sitters". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rtist
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and easy
I like the book. Very graphic with the pictures so is easy to follow because its divided by the age of your baby. They are simple ways to play with your baby.
Published 2 months ago by Mariel Mendivil
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
This book is full of fun things to do and I think I am enjoying the ideas in this book as much as my little princess does.
Published 3 months ago by J
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas~
There are so many good ideas for keeping your baby entertained in here. I felt like I was getting in a rut doing the same things with my baby and this gave me lots of new ideas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Inexperienced Mom's Idea Guide
Okay, I'm a first time mom and only child so I have never had the experience of working with newborns and young infants for an extended period of time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Troubleswingman
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