Making Friends

Materials You Need: None.

What You Can Do Together: Your baby may cry in different ways and by crying he may try to convey different messages. During this period, you may notice that the baby begins to be upset when new, unknown people appear, which was not the case before. This is quite expected. Help him first by always introducing new people gradually and not abruptly and, if possible, in an already familiar environment. Always be with your baby when a new face approaches or addresses her, and if anxiety and crying increase - calm him down. Speak to your baby in a calm voice, holding him in your arms to reassure him that you will not leave her. You can gently rock him, hug him or sing to him. Watch closely to see when your baby is ready for the challenge of making friends again. You will know this when he looks around and explores things and people in his/her surroundings. Slowly try again to introduce him to new people, following her signs of pleasure and discomfort.

Every baby is different; your baby may be quite interested in new people, or she may be quite slow to warm up to even friendly strangers. Follow your baby's lead and enjoy your unique little person!

What Your Child is Learning: Your baby is learning to react to new situations and people, as his reactions will probably change from week to week. If new people become part of your baby’s world, with your help your baby gets used to them gradually so that he feels comfortable.