Here’s a unique series of pictographs which depict the all-important needs of children as they grow from birth into the teens. These features are based on scientific studies and research.
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| . Baby needs mothering, being held and caressed, especially at feeding time. |
. New baby needs several hours of sucking a day. |
. He needs to be carried often to develop his sense of balance and his feeling of security. |
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| . Giving the baby prompt attention when he cries develops his sense of safety and trust. |
. Singing, rocking, patting or holding your baby when he is wakeful helps him sleep. |
. A room of his own is important for baby’s quiet and comfort and your own privacy. |
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| . Needs frequent, open display of affection, since he learns to love by being loved. |
. Let him feed himself when he shows interest, even though he makes a mess. |
. Be sure your baby has room and opportunity for free movement and exploration. |
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| . Companionship and play with parents are important to any baby. |
. His first playthings should be ones that satisfy his need to handle, bang, suck, throw. |
. Needs matter of fact parental attitudes. Show no disgust at elimination. |
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| . With a little help a child toilet trains your kid when he is ready. |
. Needs practice in talking and listening, to develop his ability to communicate. |
. Needs to have his parents realize that he is not a little adult. |
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| . A child needs to grow at his own pace and be appreciated, not pushed. |
. Needs a relaxed, respon- sive mother who plans rest and recreation for herself and her baby. |
. A cooperative, harmonious home atmosphere is important; tensions distress a baby. |
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| . Needs to be given as much freedom as is sensible, not hedged in with don’ts. |
. By asserting himself, he gains the sense of being an individual. |
. He also needs to feel that he is a member of a family group. |
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| . Among his needs are toys and materials he can master, not ones he can’t manage. |
. A child needs to be able and also encouraged to display love for others. |
. He needs to consider all parts of his body as clean and acceptable. |
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| . The young child needs to climb, run, pull, and be physically active. |
. He needs to play freely and be allowed to get dirty. |
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