Baby's First Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play Dr Miriam Stoppard Book

Baby's First Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play is a practical, friendly guide for parents, caregivers, and early-years educators who want to support baby development through play. Ideal for new parents and gift buyers, this paperback edition packs clear, age-appropriate activities into Dr Miriam Stoppards simple Golden Hour of Play — a one-hour routine designed to stimulate learning, strengthen bonds, and make everyday moments purposeful and fun. Titles in this Set: Baby's First Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781409351191 Designed around realistic daily routines, this baby play book helps you choose activities that match your childs developmental stage. Parenting expert Dr Miriam Stoppard outlines practical ideas — from nursery rhymes and sensory games to gentle massage — that encourage motor skills, communication, social engagement, and early cognition. A standout feature is the unique at-a-glance Baby Skill Map, which shows what skills your baby is developing and when, plus a month-by-month guide to appropriate stimulation so you always know what to try next. What youll find inside Golden Hour of Play: A focused, manageable play plan you can use every day — perfect for busy families. Age-appropriate activities: Easy-to-follow ideas for newborns through infancy that grow with your child. Skill-targeted suggestions: Activities grouped by area — sensory, motor, language, and social — so you can work on specific goals. Baby Skill Map & month-by-month guide: Visual tools that help you track milestones and choose the right stimulation at each stage. Soothing routines: Tips on massage and calming play to support sleep, bonding, and emotional regulation. About the author: Miriam Stern was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her family background and early life shaped a practical, resourceful approach to parenting and creativity. Sterns hands-on upbringing — learning sewing and crafti