Before you hit the water, don’t forget these 13 essentials for both safety and splishy-splashy fun!
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From Baby with Love
Got family in faraway places? Send postcards with a note from your newborn every time she visits a new area. (0-2 mos)
Walk and Talk
Narrate everything when you’re out walking: “These are pretty green trees.” “Did you hear the dog?” (0-2 mos)
Walk This Way
30 Minutes with Baby: Early walkers may be eager, but they sure aren’t fast. Split the difference between your need for speed and her urge for independence by letting her out of the stroller once you arrive on your block, your driveway or any other reasonable distance from your final destination. Just make sure it’s at the end of the outing so you’re not stuffing her back into the stroller again.
Little Music Lessons
Join a music class for infants, one that teaches rhythm, sound, and interaction all at a comfortable pace for babies. You’ll marvel at how quickly he picks up the beat with his hands or his feet. (6-8 mos)
