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Peer reviewedTwardosz, Sandra; And Others – Young Children, 1974
This study was designed to determine whether infants actually play with crib toys, and whether the toys affect the duration or onset of sleep. (CS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Infant Behavior, Play, Sleep
Peer reviewedSawyers, Janet K.; Rogers, Cosby S. – Young Children, 2003
Offers suggestions for facilitating infant play for the following age groups: birth to 4 months, 4 to 8 months, 8 to 12 months, and 12 to 18 months. Suggestions cover play materials and some activities. (KB)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Developmental Stages, Infant Behavior, Infants
Peer reviewedCaruso, David A. – Young Children, 1988
Reviews research on, and offers definitions for, play and learning in infancy. Discusses the developmental sequence in early exploratory play and learning, individual differences in exploratory play, and the relationship between rearing environments and quality of exploratory play. Discusses implications for planning and implementing infant care…
Descriptors: Day Care, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedHughes, Fergus P.; And Others – Young Children, 1995
Describes a program developed to help parents become effective playmates. Suggests that interactive play between infants and adults has numerous benefits, although these benefits will not occur automatically; they require parents to develop the appropriate skills. Proposes methods to facilitate play and make an important contribution to the…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Attachment Behavior, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers
