Sensitive Period for Order during infancy requires us to have "special areas", the infant will know "what to expect", this is very important for development of confidence in self and others.
Adaptation: Newborns are in a process of adaptation, we can assist by keeping voices, abrupt movement "soft & muted" as they adapt to life outside the womb. The "Toppincino" is used for moving newborns around, aiding in adaptation.
Movement Area
Sleeping Area
Basinette, near mother's bed
Wean the infant of swaddle and pacifier w/in 3-6 months. Tools for 'adaptation' are temporary. Low bed for movement and freedom for child's "full development".
Low Floor Bed (in safe area)
Feeding / Eating Area
Sensitive Period for Movement:
" " for Assimilation of Images.
Mobiles, Kick Balls, Grab and release toys, Tummy Time,
Sensitive Period for Language.
Self Feeding: exploring tastes & textures.
Comfortable Nursing, bottle-feeding chair.
Reading is Hearing, Visual, and Language!
Active Infant
