Archive for August, 2008

Melody looking at herself in the mirror!

I figured why not write about a toy my daughter really enjoys! I bought this gym for her because they play mat she was using was just way to small! She ended up rolling off it onto the floor and then she started crying because she still wanted to play on it.  LOL

Fisher Price Rain forest Melodies and Lights Gym

My daughter will spend up to 30-45 minutes on this gym happily batting and kicking at the toys that hang from above! The first time she played on she was smiling tons and cooing! No other toys has brought her as much joy as this one.  She likes kicking the sides and making the music and lights do a little show for her! She also discovered the little mirror… that keeps her busy for sometimes and she smiles and makes little faces…it’s adorable. I know she’ll probably enjoy this toy for many more months to come.  There’s plenty of loops too that you can hang multiple toys on that your baby favors.

Some may say it’s a bit pricey but hey I’d rather not skimp and get the cheaper one which your baby will probably bore of in only a couple of months.  This is a great mat and mommy approved!

Wow… my little girl is already ahead of the game! I’ll BOLD what she has already done or is doing! It makes me happy to know her thyroid problems are not putting her behind at all!

Child’s Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
1 month	• Lifts head when lying on tummy • Responds to sound • Stares at faces	• Follows objects briefly with eyes • Vocalizes: oohs and aahs • Can see black-and-white patterns	• Smiles, laughs • Holds head at 45-degree angle
2 months	• Vocalizes: gurgles and coos • Follows objects across field of vision • Notices his hands • Holds head up for short periods	• Smiles, laughs • Holds head at 45-degree angle • Makes smoother movements	• Holds head steady • Can bear weight on legs • Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
3 months	• Recognizes your face and scent • Holds head steady • Visually tracks moving objects	• Squeals, gurgles, coos • Blows bubbles • Recognizes your voice • Does mini-pushup	• Rolls over, from tummy to back • Turns toward loud sounds • Can bring hands together, bats at toys
4 months	• Smiles, laughs • Can bear weight on legs • Coos when you talk to him	• Can grasp a toy • Rolls over, from tummy to back	• Imitates sounds: “baba,” “dada” • Cuts first tooth • May be ready for solid foods
5 months	• Distinguishes between bold colors • Plays with his hands and feet	• Recognizes own name • Turns toward new sounds • Rolls over in both directions	• Sits momentarily without support • Mouths objects • Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	• Turns toward sounds and voices • Imitates sounds • Rolls over in both directions	• Is ready for solid foods • Sits without support • Mouths objects • Passes objects from hand to hand	• Lunges forward or starts crawling • Jabbers or combines syllables • Drags objects toward himself

It’s funny but for the most part I have my daughter trained to smile when I bring out the camera! That’s going to be a plus in the months to years to come! Is it wishful thinking to hope that last? LOL
All I know is some indescribable joy comes over me when she smiles… I tell ya, to me it lights up the whole room! She smiles so I’ll smile right back huh?