BaaBaa Babies Treasure Basket

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Activities That Stimulate Little Minds, Exercise Little Bodies And Are Fun For All

The Treasure BasketA babys brain is growing fast, developing in response to her surroundings through the senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing, sight and movement. The treasure basket is a collection of everyday objects chosen to stimulate the different senses. It is one way of giving babies a wide range of experiences that help the brain to make connections and develop – and helps to keep them happy! Babies learn from the treasure basket by looking, touching, sucking, licking, banging, picking up and dropping. It gives babies the chance to explore and decide for themselves what they want to play with. Babies’ curiosity about the contents of the treasure basket means that they will often concentrate for longer and longer periods of time.Making the treasure basketA treasure basket should not tip over too easily Fill the basket with objects, so that your baby has plenty to choose from Babies often want to put everything into their mouths. Make sure that everything you choose for the basket is safe Everyday items from around the home are best. The purpose is to offer interest through smell, taste, sound, touch and sight (eg colour, form, length, shininess). A basket could contain:Natural objects – fir cones, big shells, large walnuts, pumice stone, fruit: apple, lemon Objects made from natural material – woollen ball, little baskets, brushes (test bristles are firmly attached) Wood – rattles, spoons, egg cups, bowls, pegs, napkin rings Metal – spoons, tin lids, tea strainer, garlic squeezer, bunch of keys Odds and ends – little notebooks, small purses, small cardboard boxes, inside of kitchen rolesUsing the treasure basketSit nearby and watch to give your baby confidence. There is no need to talk or intervene unless your baby clearly needs attention Make sure that your baby is seated comfortably and safely, with cushions for support if necessary Check the contents of the basket regularly, cleaning objects and removing any damaged items It helps to change some of the items in the treasure basket from time to timeIt might be worth providing a distraction for older siblingsBack© Copyright BaaBaa Babies 2008 All rights reserved AB-AchievementsVenuesBBB-EventsFor-the-kidsWM-ClassZumba-InsNatalie-ChaffeAbout-UsTuesdayNAZWednesdayBELMONTRADLETTJust-MumJoin-UsCentresWMLD-C-UsPlaces-to-GoWM-BenifitsHARROWLAUREN-DBounce--JiggleLL-C-UsLILIAN-LInfo-for-ParentsPlaces-to-GoOur-FriendsWhats-OnClassesPartiesSSSling-BabyChange4Find-a-classZumbaThursdayPlaces-to-Go-2Wiggle-MoveDays-OutBJ-GalleryAbout-MeCampsT-and-CANDREA-HOther-GroupsJayne-KSYLVIA-JFridayEatDrinkFCostAH-C-UsTouch-TickleOur-PromiseBJ-Alpha-BabiesOther-Groups-2SONGSChildren-CentresSN-CC-UsAlpha-B-AimsSigningPlaces-to-Go-2-3Other-Groups-3ABSAMMIEBJ-Class-OutlineTestimonialsNV-C-UsLinksBUSHEYHealth--BeautyWEMBLEYPPackageContact-UsHomeEntertainersBJ-BenefitsPartiesBOREHAMWOODMondayMakaton-or-BSLParty-TestimonialsQ-and-A-SignChildren-Centres-P2Touch--Tickle-Class-OutlineFranchiseNurseryTutors