Baby Books and Sensory Toys: Myths vs Facts
High-contrast board books and open-ended sensory toys hold attention longest. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews SA Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
High-contrast board books and open-ended sensory toys hold attention longest. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
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