One of the top 5 toys suggested for a little one is an unbreakable mirror.
This could be because a babies favorite shape/image to look at is the human face.
A sturdy unbreakable mirror with no sharp edges is a great choice
for tummy time or any play time as your child grows.
Don't worry if they explore the mirror with their mouth...
you can learn a lot about something by discovering how it tastes and feels in your mouth, they are just doing their job - learning about the world around them.
just make sure it's clean
You can also hold your infant/child on your lap and hold the mirror so that they can see your face in the reflection. Then change your expression and see how your child responds.
Even the smallest baby will try to copy your expression!
Try talking to an older baby in the mirror, but try it with no sound:
Mouth the words "I love you" or some "motherese" that your baby is familiar with.
With an older toddler or preschooler get a dry erase marker and have fun drawing mustaches, glasses or huge eyelashes on your reflection
As you play with your baby you help them learn. A baby has to be emotionally involved before learning can take place. All learning goes through the limbic or emotional side of the brain before it goes through the rational or cognitive side.
Your love and attention makes your little one smarter.
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