“Pretend Baby Care” explained in 4 pictures
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Through pretend baby care play, young children understand how to hold a baby gently, pretend to feed, keep the baby clean, and help the baby sleep
💬 Let’s Hold the Baby Gently
We hold the baby doll gently. We softly support the head and body with both hands. We move slowly so we do not drop it.
🤔 When holding the doll, where should you support it so it feels safe?
💬 Let’s Pretend to Give Milk
Babies sometimes get hungry. In pretend play, we pretend to give milk. We help gently, without rushing.
🤔 When you pretend to give milk to the baby doll, what kind of movements feel gentle?
💬 Let’s Make the Baby Clean
Babies have their clothes and bodies cleaned for them. In pretend play, we pretend to wipe with a towel. We gently prepare a clean diaper and clothes.
🤔 When the baby doll is made clean, how do you think it might feel?
💬 Let’s Help the Baby Sleep
Babies sometimes get sleepy. In pretend play, we gently lay the baby in the bed. We stay quiet so the baby can rest slowly.
🤔 When the baby doll is sleeping, what kind of voice volume is best?