At first, their movements may seem small and uncoordinated. They reach toward familiar faces, grasp colorful objects, and turn their heads toward interesting sounds.
As they grow, that curiosity becomes increasingly active.
They begin rolling, reaching, sitting, crawling, pulling themselves upright, and eventually walking.
Every milestone is exciting, but each developmental stage introduces new safety considerations.
One of the most important things adults must understand is that babies explore much of their environment through their mouths.
This behavior is completely normal.
A baby who discovers a new toy may immediately attempt to chew it. An infant who finds a small object on the floor may bring it to their mouth before an adult can intervene.
To the child, these actions are simply part of learning.
They cannot distinguish between a harmless teething toy and a dangerous household item.
A shiny coin may appear interesting. A small battery may resemble a familiar piece of a toy. A brightly colored detergent pod may seem appealing because of its shape and appearance.
