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Social & Emotional Development
Developing Relationships with Peers & Adults
WiseTip: SE-REL-M0009-E01A

Ensure that your baby is in a safe place during interactions with others. The place should not be over-stimulating or overwhelming with too many toys, people or distractors.

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  1. Hagens, H. E. (1997). Strategies for encouraging peer interactions in infant/toddler programmes. Early Childhood Education Journal, 25, 147–149. (Level III) USA.

0-9 months
Environment
WHY IT MATTERS

Infants who are secure and feel safe with familiar people who are responsive to their needs, interact better with others. A less overwhelming environment allows infants to feel safer and more secure to explore, look at and interact with others.

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  1. Hagens, H. E. (1997). Strategies for encouraging peer interactions in infant/toddler programmes. Early Childhood Education Journal, 25, 147–149. (Level III) USA.