Encouraging Healthy Development - Healthy Development Ideas - 1 Month

Incredible growth occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. There are many things you can do to support and nurture healthy development during this time. Below, we’ve listed some specific activities to help a 1-month-old baby develop and grow.

Moving - Physical or Motor Development

Cuddle, talk, sing and play with your baby while feeding, dressing and bathing.
Lay your baby on his/her back to sleep during naps and at night.
Have Tummy Time: On your lap, place your baby on his/her tummy for very short periods of time when awake.

Talking - Communication and Language Development

Talk, smile and sing to your baby.
Respond to your baby’s cries and, if not hungry or doesn’t need a diaper change, try swaddling, rocking, singing or taking your baby for a walk outdoors.

Interacting - Social and Emotional Development

Cuddle, talk and play with your baby while feeding, dressing or bathing.
Respond to your baby’s cries and, if not hungry or doesn’t need a diaper change, try swaddling, rocking, singing or taking your baby for a walk outdoors.

Thinking - Cognitive Development

Hold toys at arm’s length and move them so your baby can watch.
Talk to your baby as you move about the room.
Read and sing to your baby.

If you have concerns about a child's development and think a child might need extra help to learn and grow, don't hesitate to refer a child.

The family will be contacted by the local school district to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for Infant and Toddler Intervention or Preschool Special Education services in Minnesota.

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