AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -2 months: You can let baby gaze at an unbreakable baby mirror as early as 2 months, though her sight is still blurry at this age. 4 months: By about 4 months, she’s tracking images with her eyes and will definitely be interested in mirror play, especially if you prop it in front of her during tummy time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Good toys for young infants: Things they can reach for, hold, suck on, shake, make noise with-rattles, large rings, squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and vinyl and board books.

Detailed explanation-3: -Playing with a mirror is a good time, and it also supports your child’s healthy development and learning. It helps develop their visual senses, most obviously. You can also use a mirror during tummy time to keep your baby entertained and give them more time to develop their muscles and physical abilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -A smudge of red colouring is placed on the infant’s nose and then they are placed in front of a mirror. If the infant responds by touching the mirror they have no self-awareness whereas if they touch the red mark on their nose this indicates comprehension that what they see in the mirror is themselves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mirror play is a great motivator for tummy time as their reflection in the mirror will distract them and they will be encouraged to lift their heads, keep it up, and look around! Tummy time can help infants develop strong neck and shoulder muscles and prevent the back of the babies’ heads from developing flat spots.