Saturday, June 2, 2012

Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills Through Baby-Safe Instruments

Baby-Safe Instruments - Tips from KindermusikNext to playing with mom, playing music is one of your baby’s favorite activities—and one of the most natural things your baby can do. Making sounds with easy-to-grasp instruments gives your baby an “I can do this” sense of accomplishment. Shaking a chime, her curiosity is instantly gratified and she’s inspired to make things happen again and again, encouraging independence and perseverance, two
important developmental skills.


Keep lots of baby-safe instruments within reach for free-play and exploration time.  For their light, high sounds, and special fit for tiny hands, some of your baby’s favorite instruments will be:
  • Baby bells
  • Chime bells
  • Egg shakers

Kindermusik tip:

Beyond the musical benefits, playing instruments like these gives your baby the
opportunity to use his fine motor skills. Grasping instruments between the thumb and index finger or with a fisted grasp pattern encourages the development of these important skills, which will eventually be necessary to turn a page in a favorite book, pinch cereal or peas, grasp a cup, and even hold a crayon.



Want to try a slew of baby-safe instruments this summer? Visit www.eastbaykindermusik.com to sign up for a "Peekaboo, I Love You" Kindermusik class with Miss Lindsay & Friends, where you'll receive a free baby instrument with your registration!

Reposted with permission from http://mindsonmusic.kindermusik.com/ 

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