# 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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