mother, baby and toy. “Mothers are a baby’s most important toy. We always encourage mothers to play with their babies every day – to bond with them and just sit back, watch and enjoy.” For Weber, the best part is watching the expression on the babies

is dressing up as an occasional part of play,” she says. “In fact, this kind of role play is actually a normal and healthy part of growing up and helps your child develop his sense of self.” Felix is not alone in his penchant for wanting to occasionally switch

and sucking. This is explained in the Happiest Baby book, online and on the DVD – most people find that the DVD is the best and most easy way to learn these techniques.What's the best way to cheer up a grumpy toddler? To stop a toddler's temper tantrum

routine.5. Carry young infants in a baby sling. Not only does it provide a lot of movement, it also puts your baby closer to touch, smell, voice and heartbeat, where they feel most secure and can best learn from you.6. Carry older babies and toddlers in a

milestone in being able to communicate, one of the clearest indications from your baby about how much you mean to him – especially because the biggest and best smiles are nearly always reserved for their parents. That said, it’s something you won’t really

it’s up to you to set a good example, as toddler are to young to differentiate what’s desirable ‘copying’ behaviour and what’s not.THREE Playing let’s pretendA toddler’s love of exploring the physical world is more than matched by his love

, and a lot less hassle, when it comes to keeping essential bits clean. But bathtime, isn’t actually about personal hygiene: it is about bonding, enjoying your baby, having fun, playing and learning.And in that respect, it’s probably more crucial a part

.Parentese, the high-pitched slow musical style most parents use when talking with children, and which is found in all cultures, exaggerates the differences between individual phonemes in a language, making it easier for babies to hear the distinctions between say a “b

LONG ACKNOWLEDGED FOR its health benefits for adults, is yoga really suitable for babies? Baby yoga is becoming widely recognised as one of the best ways for mothers to bond with their babies while meeting other like-minded parents. “I think parents