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Where Did She Go?
Place an infant on the floor with a few toys that he can explore.
Sit on the floor next to him and play with him for a few moments.
For example, as he shakes the rattle say, “Listen to the rattle! You are making
sounds as you shake and shake. Look at the pretty beads inside the rattle. They
move all around!”
Move out of the baby’s line of sight but continue to talk to him, saying for
example, “I’ll be right back while you play with the rattle.”
Continue to talk to your baby while out of view for a few moments and then stop.
Wait until he looks up and around as if searching for you.
Say, “I’m nearby, and I will be back soon,” but do not go back to the baby.
Unless your baby gets frightened, wait a bit longer and then walk back where he
can see you in plain sight
As you practice this activity, your infant will learn to feel more comfortable when
you are out of sight because he can hear your voice and knows that you will
come back.
Making New Friends
Hold your baby when you go someplace with people she doesn’t know well.
As you smile and say hello to a new friend or relative, encourage your infant to
wave to the person. You want your child to know that the person she is about
to meet is a friend.
Hold your hand up and wave, and then wave your baby’s hand.
Say for example, “Hi, Uncle Richard, we came to see you while you’re visiting at
Grandma’s house. This is my baby Addison. Addison, can you wave ‘hi’ to Uncle
Richard?”
After the visit say goodbye and wave again.
The next time you see Uncle Richard remind your infant that you met him at
Grandma’s as you smile and wave.
Use a similar approach when someone new comes to visit your home.