Babies are also ready to learn how to point to their nose, eyes, ears and mouth. Expose your baby to books with bright pictures to capture their attention, especially if it s an activity shared with a parent. Place the baby s high chair or playpen within sight of a mirror. They like to watch themselves. Parents need to remind babies at this stage again and again.
Babies are still too young to have developed a conscience.
Independence Parents begin to notice that babies see themselves as separate from their mothers. Parents need to understand it is their baby s way of establishing independence, a desire to do things themselves, and practice making decisions. Sharing and toilet training are two things that need practice during this period. Parents should be encouraging and supportive. As children get older, parents can help build self-esteem by offering their children choices whenever possible to allow them to make decisions without defying you.