Everything parents need to maximize their baby's potential in the crucial first year of life, The Baby Learn & Play Pack provides a mutually enjoyable experience for both baby and parents. Dr. Miriam Stoppard's "Golden Hour" philosophy, utilized in creating this pack, takes into account the pressures of modern parenting so that in just one hour a day, parents can give their children the play time needed for strong development. The book and activity cards show parents how to prioritize play by choosing activities that suit the child's level of maturity. Each item in the pack stimulates a different aspect of the baby's development and provides the ultimate learning experience.
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The first year of life is a magical time--new skills are learned daily, and parents need all the help they can get keeping up with their little ones. Baby's Learn and Play Pack could also be called "parent's learn and play pack," as the book and card set supply a wealth of practical advice, charts, and ideas for playful interaction with your baby for each of the first 12 months.
The toys included in the pack look pretty basic, but nearly all of them have been designed with careful thought. The three soft blocks, all with a different texture and sound, are perfectly sized for babies to grasp and explore. The simple rattle has a slender handle and a wide barrel full of interesting color and sound, while the sparkly silver mobile is absolutely entrancing when hung in front of a sunny window. Still worthwhile but a bit less sturdy, the reversible banner is made of thin paper and won't withstand much hands-on exploration. The mirror is a good size, and presents a clear image, but it doesn't take much effort to flex the cardboard mounting and find goofy fun-house faces waiting for you instead of familiar expressions.
Whether parent's use the toys supplied in the kit or make use of others around the house, the reference book and cards will show you how to optimize play time. "The Golden Hour" is referred to regularly by author Miriam Stoppard, and can be any time of day you find convenient to your and your baby's schedule. In this hour, close interaction is key, and you'll be singing, tickling, showing, and playing peekaboo with a new appreciation of what these simple games develop in your baby. More active play-time suggestions involve pouring water, scrunching tissue paper, and starting a percussion band on the kitchen floor. Perfect for first-time parents, this kit is most worthwhile when begun within the first few months of life, as the toys and activities are specifically focused for the first 12 months. --Jill Lightner
About the Author
Dr. Miriam Stoppard is a leading authority on all aspects of parenting and childcare. She has gained notoriety in the medical field through her books, radio and television appearances, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her simple, practical style and ability to clarify complicated issues have won her a devoted following around the world. Dr. Stoppard splits her time between London and France.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended all-in-one play pack.,
This review is from: Baby's Learn & Play Pack (Hardcover)
What an excellent idea! This pack contains all the essential items and topics required for the growth and development of your young baby. It is especially suitable for first - time parents who are bombarded with so much information on how to ensure the stimulation and development of their baby and dont know where to start. I found it very simple to use and also quite exciting and could not wait to introduce a new topic, excercise or toy. My husband was thrilled with this find of ours and he really enjoyed being able to contribute to our son's learning experience through stimulation and play.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The crucial first year! Toys, Games and activities...,
This review is from: Baby's Learn & Play Pack (Hardcover)
When you shake this "book style" play pack, you can hear the musical rattle inside. The rattle helps a baby to acquire a mature grip which later will help in writing. In fact, this "book" opens up to reveal a number of fun activities for you and your baby. The three foam toys are covered in various materials. The surface, color, shape and sound of each block will fascinate and amuse. The Music tape (Mozart Beethoven, Handel, Vivaldi and Bach) will help to stimulate the part of your baby's brain that is responsible for math, logic, concentration and speech.There is a cute wall banner which will help your newborn baby to stimulate recognition and memory. It is not something your child could play with as it is just made out of paper and could easily tear. It is just a very small item and could be put up on the wall so you could point to images of a cat or pig and say the sound each animal makes. The mobile is easy to assemble and must also be kept out of the babies reach. If placed 8-10 inches above the crib, it will help to stimulate vision from birth. I turned over a smiley face on a piece of cardboard and found myself, well..looking at me :). It is a mirror you can hold above our baby's face so she can study her reflection and begin to develop a sense of self. Because various types of play will encourage your child to develop in different ways, there is a set of "48 game cards." Each card encourages all aspects of a baby's development. Every card shows a fun activity. Fun and familiar rhymes like "This little Piggy" are fun and help a child to be more aware of their feet. The included "Baby's Skill Book" is just wonderful as it presents hundreds of easy ways to encourage your baby's month-by-month progress throughout the first year. A "golden hour" time clock shows the games and activities that will be particularly good at various stages of development. During the wakeful times, you can help to promote his innate desires to communicate and play. All I have to say is..."How did parents survive without all this information in the past?" Dr. Miriam sure has it all organized for the new mom and dad. ~The Rebecca Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome-- My baby loves it!,
By Carolyn Chason (Merritt Island, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Baby's Learn & Play Pack (Hardcover)
This is one of the few resources that equip new parents with a "lesson plan" for interacting in positive, productive, and, most importantly, fun ways. Not all of us, after all, can recall the nursery rhymes, songs, and games we played as an infant! This resource helps bring back the once familiar and introduces new ones as well. In an age that pushes us to produce independent little "baby einsteins," it is refreshing to have the voice of a respected pediatrician call us to action for just plain fun time, interacting one-on-one with our instinctively interdependent, social babies.
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