How Parents of Infants Can Support Social-Emotional Development

Provide a safe home and play environment for your baby

• Have a safe way to transport your baby.
• Know ways to keep your baby safe throughout the day.
• Have someone you trust who can help take care of your baby.
• Provide access to health care for your baby.
• Know how to manage your feelings of anger and frustration that come up when you are with your baby.
• Know how to help your baby calm down.
• Understand your baby’s verbal communication and know how to respond.

Provide predictable schedule/routines and an appropriate environment for your baby

• Create and follow routines that make eating enjoyable and satisfying for you and your baby.
• Provide a nap and sleeping routine for your baby that is predictable and appropriate for your baby's age.

Respond to your baby's needs

• Provide your child with books, toys, and playthings that are safe and that your baby enjoys.
• Know the age-appropriate games that your baby enjoys.

Provide activities and play with your baby

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