This title does both nicely with colorful, inspiring illustrations as well.

Especially valued as well is the authors intentionally chose activities that are loosely structured, don't require purchase of special stuff and create the context for a lot of loving interaction between the baby and parrent.

Even as a creative parent, I run out of new ideas and love finding new techniques in one place, as Gymboree lays out here.


a good book for first time parents   December 31, 2003
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I was first time parent and never really been around with other kids before. I didn't know what to do or how to interact with my baby. Playing with your baby is such important thing and will help them develop physically and mentally. This book helps a lot and is very easy to read. I would recommend to new parents that are not very experience with kids.


What to do with your baby?   July 30, 2003
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book is great at helping you figure out how to entertain and educate your baby. It has good pictures and directions as well as developmental milestones. I would definitely recommend it for new parents. A good gift to give as well.


Excellent ideas and graphics   June 19, 2003
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book has wonderful pictures and easy ideas to highlight baby's development. We find it helpful in working with special needs children to encourage a particular area of need. The skills index is a helpful reference for targeting specific areas of development.