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Mirror, mirror

 Hang a mirror at your baby's level and describe what you see.
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Topsy-turvy reader

 Turn baby's favorite book upside down and start to read aloud.
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Hello. Goodbye.

 Your baby will giggle and coo when you play this variation on "peek-a-boo."
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Eyes, nose, fingers, toes

Play these games with your baby to increase body awareness and vocabulary.
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The gimme game

 Put two objects in front of your baby and ask her to give you the one you name.
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Open, shut them

 Introduce new words and encourage motor skills with this fun finger play.
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Finger plays: Where is Thumbkin?

 Fingerplays like Where Is Thumbkin? introduce new vocabulary and help infants and toddlers coordinate words with finger motions.
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Baby brain building

 The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. Here are some tips to enrich your child's early experiences.
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Read to baby better

 Get the most out of reading to your child with these expert tips.
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Serious learning, simple game

 Peek-a-boo engages and entertains babies while teaching them about the world.
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Tap into the tempo

 Help your baby become more in tune to the rhythm in music and language.
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Take turns talking

 Encourage your child's speech development.
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