| Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months | S | Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months | Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months | | English | Neonatology;Developmental | Baby (1-12 months);Toddler (13-24 months) | NA | NA | NA | Adult (19+)
Caregivers | NA | | 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z | | | | | | | | | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.</p> | <p>Every baby develops at their own pace and may feel differently on different days. A baby born prematurely may meet these stages a bit later than a full-term baby. A baby’s behavior can tell you what they need to feel safe.</p> | <h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Babies have 8 sensory systems through which they gain information from the environment around them. </li><li>Understanding how babies perceive and react to sensory input such as loud noise or fear of movement, helps adults ensure babies are comfortable to play and learn.</li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>References</h2><p><a href="https://thespiralfoundation.org/" target="_blank">
The Spiral Foundation</a></p><p>
<a href="https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/ue5465" target="_blank">Health Link BC: Sensory and Motor Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months </a></p><p>
<a href="https://infantino.com/blogs/the-baby-monitor/sensory-development-your-baby-s-first-year-milestones-infographic" target="_blank">Infantino: Sensory development - Your baby's first year milestones (infographic)</a></p><p>
<a href="https://pathways.org/tracking-sensory-development/" target="_blank">Pathways.org: Tracking Your Child's Sensory Development </a></p><p>Mailloux Z & Smith Roley S. Sensory Integration Development and Early Signs of Difficulties. July 2013<br></p> | | | | |
