Your Baby this Week

By Gauri Ratnam | Updated: 20/11/2020

Look who’s talking! Your 1-year-old is working hard in order to tell you what’s going on in his busy brain. Try these strategies to help his vocabulary grow: When you change his diaper or dress him, talk about the parts of his body. Look at picture books together and ask him to point to the name of well-known objects. Teach him about textures by making him touch different surfaces. For eg: Kiwi fruit = fuzzy!

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Gauri Ratnam

Gauri Ratnam completed her Masters in English Literature from the University of Pune. She began her journey as a German translator soon after completing her graduation, but later moved on to pursue her passion for writing. Having written for both digital and print media in a varied range of industries, she has the ability to write relatable and well-researched content, benefical for anyone seeking advice or direction.