When my friends had babies, I got them a book called, “Experimenting with Babies” by Shaun Gallagher. All of these “experiments” are non-invasive so no need to worry and they are meant to be fun. Now that Little Mister is here, it’s now my turn to perform some science projects with him. Testing his reflexes is super neat and fascinating to observe him as he develops.
Time to get my magnifying glass out and see what I discover about Little Mister using “Experimenting with Babies: 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid” .
Babies can be a joy—and hard work. Now, they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit!
This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development—using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills—everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong.
Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby’s eyes—and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.