I am sure you have heard the phrase "curiosity killed the cat". Even though being curious can lead to trouble, it is important to allow your child to be curious. It is one method of learning and is important for young children to feel free to explore. Young children learn best when they direct their own learning, instead of when you try to force something on them. Given freedom to explore, a child interested in the world around them will observe and learn. Your child's first year is very important in laying a foundation for a lifetime of curiosity. You can help by making your baby's world an interesting, stimulating place, and by joining in your baby's excitement.
Here are some ideas:
Sight - Surround your baby with bright, moving colors in clothing, toys and room decor.
Hearing - Let your baby listen to music on the radio, CDs, or other sounds. Make a chime mobile, or hang wind-chimes to catch a breeze. Talk and sing to your baby.
Touch - Give your child textures to feel: soft, hard, smooth, and rough. Make a toy, blanket, or ball from scraps of denim, corduroy, velvet, and satin. Touch your baby and let them touch your skin, hair and clothes.
Taste - Let your child try new and different foods.
Smell - Give your child chances to smell safe things, such as soap, perfume, food, flowers, and dirt.
Try to see the world through your child's eyes and look for opportunities to explore and enjoy new experiences.
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