Week 24

Your New Baby
If you feel like Sydney Alexis is dropping her toys over and over again only to get your attention, remember that this is how she tests the world and she is fascinated to find that dropping an object, such as a rattle, will have the same result every time. She now knows the sound that the rattle makes and can anticipate it. If the rattle hits another toy or surface on the way down, she may look to see what happened and why the sound was different that time. She is also delighted to discover another predictable result: that you will pick it up for her. Have patience. I remember wanting to put everything on little bungee cords so my daughter could retrieve her dropped toys herself.Your little one's face and body will now start to communicate more subtly and you'll find that you can read her moods as they change simply by observing the _expression on her face and by her body language. She will give you great big smiles and animated movements when she's happy; and a quieter, withdrawn demeanor when she's tired, sad or confused.Your baby will love a jumper chair at this age and it's great exercise for her leg muscles. However, be sure the chair is properly hung in an appropriate doorway-away from stairways and other dangerous areas (like near the kitchen stove) where she could get hurt. Remember to stay nearby and watch for signs that she may need a rest - little legs can wear out very quickly.