Babies need Baby Gifts Made for “Make Believe!”
July 09, 2008As soon as they can focus, children will reach for things and begin to explore their world. They squeeze, roll, bang and put everything into their mouth. Though we adults call it “play,” this is serious work for our little ones. Haven’t you noticed that when tiny tots get those super, big gifts on Christmas morning, they usually wind up playing with the big box it came in?
Okay. You got me. It’s July, and it’s a toasty one outside. I was hoping the image of a winter holiday would somehow make the day feel cooler. Not so much. But I digress.
A lot of the “supplies” for playing “let’s pretend” are probably somewhere in your house right now:
- Large plastic crates, cardboard blocks, or a large, empty box for creating a “home”
- Old clothes, shoes, backpacks, hats
- Cooking utensils, dishes, plastic food containers, table napkins, silk flowers
- Stuffed animals and dolls of all sizes
And if you’re looking for a baby gift that fosters make-believe, here are three great choices:
Make-believe for baby girls often starts with dolls, and Hattie the Frog (right) is a cuddly playmate that will let her explore the world of animals while they have hours of fantasy and fun together! You can even have baby girl’s name embroidered on Hatties dress.