Parents want to give their babies the best start they can. The simple, fun, and healthy exercises in this book show parents how to do just that -- aiding their child in physical, mental and emotional development, as well as strengthening the parent - child bond. With detailed exercise instructions, developmental charts, tips on toys, and sensible advice, Susan Fox gives valuable advice on how to help infants: -- Develop hand-eye coordination -- Improve muscle tone -- Stop fussing more quickly -- Enjoy touch and movement -- Build pre-speech and early language skills -- Develop motor skills -- Learn body awareness -- Sit up independently -- Develop thinking, learning and playing skills