Baby’s Busy Day, by Ann Harrell, is a book for little ones, as well as for parents, those reading it, and those caring for little ones.
Harrell’s creative way of incorporating milestones and tips onto each page is so beautiful and subtle.

The illustrations by Allison Valentine are simple and appropriate.

The author is especially helping parents of a baby under one years-old by offering them easy ways to increase a baby’s developmental milestones.

Here are the author’s milestones and tips:

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Begins to point to show someone what he wants.

✅Tip-
Talk about what your baby wants when he points at something.

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Begins to put out arm or leg to help with dressing.

✅Tip-
Ask your child to label body parts.

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Repeats sounds or actions to get attention.

✅Tip-
Talk to your child about what you’re doing. For example, “Mommy is making your breakfast.”

🚼Milestone-
Uses simple gestures like waving or lifting arms to be picked up.

✅Tip-
As baby moves around more, stay close so he knows that you are near.

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Begins to show interest in a doll or stuffed animal.

✅Tip-
Encourage pretend play.

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Pulls up to a stand and gets to a sitting position.

✅Tip-
Read with your child every day. Have your child turn the pages. Talk about the pictures using simple words.

✅Another Tip-
Play with blocks, shape sorters, and other toys that encourage your child to use his hands.

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Makes different sounds like “mamamama” or babababa.”

✅Tip-
Build on what your child says or tries to say, or what he points to.

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Calls parent “mama” or “dada” or another special name.

✅Tip-
Help your child feel safe and loved.


✅My Tips:

Seeing your baby meet milestones is a natural joy. There are many checklists, books (like this one), and guides out there to assist parents in helping their child stay on track with developmental milestones.

Creating an environment for your baby to reach milestones does not require money, fancy toys, electronics or other gadgets.

It simply requires your eyes, hands, attention, time, love, common sense and wisdom.

The best gauge is your own heart. ❤️

You know your baby best. A parent, caregiver, or other close relative can celebrate milestones when baby reaches them. Sometimes, you may be concerned if a baby is missing a milestone— but be assured God’s timing in your baby’s milestones do not always align with “recommended” or “official developmental screenings,” and it is perfectly okay for babies to take extra time in any area of development. The best developmental plan for your baby is God’s plan. God created this infant with a full plan for his/her life. Trust God and the parental instincts He gave to you.