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How to teach children to be independent

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Did you know that the first year of the baby's life is called "external pregnancy" - in this period, the mother and the child are so connected that they have a common emotional state, although they are already physically separated. Undoubtedly, the most important task of every parent is to teach their child independence. We must not forget that the first 7 years are decisive. According to psychologists, the cessation of breastfeeding is the border from which the formation of the baby as an independent individual begins, and the first steps that indicate the child's readiness to begin building his character begin at the moment when he pushes away mom's hand with one of the thousands baby versions of the words "I, alone!" - these are the future "I can!", "I am important!", "I am important!". These words in the teenage years will turn into self-confidence, the ability to make decisions and responsibility for consequences.

That is why it is extremely important to encourage the little man to be independent, and to perform daily tasks from the first possible moment. To teach him to help, to explore the world, to grow. It is necessary to stock up on patience, to provide him with enough time and a large amount of praise. And most importantly, let's not forget that mom and dad are the first and most important role models.

There are no generally valid rules with which to make the child independent, but it is good to encourage each attempt to cope only in a variety of situations.

Here are our tried and true tips for raising an independent child:

1. Teach him to use a spoon and a cup only.

After 6 months of age, the baby begins to try to participate in the life of adults. After he learns to sit, it's time to "introduce" him to the spoon. Show him that she is participating in the feeding, let him hold her, but feed him with another. Around the year comes the time of the cup. Show him how you drink, how the dog and the kitten do.

Pouring liquid into a glass is particularly interesting. After the child is 1.5 - 2 years old, play "guest" - drink juice or tea, leaving him only to fill the cups (don't forget the Baby Crema wipes - they absorb and clean).

2. Early learning to self-feeding

Encourage every attempt by the child to feed himself. Let him touch the food or eat with his fingers - this develops his senses. Invite him to make a choice - "Do you prefer a red or a green apple?", "Which spoon will you eat with?". Use each case to show the child different colors, shapes or sizes. Let him make choices that bring him joy.

Don't miss the rules: "We eat sitting down", "Utensils stay on the table, not under it", "We don't play with food". Soon you will see how the little one starts to arrange his table and even clean the dishes by himself.

3. Independent hand washing

Start washing hands as soon as the baby starts to walk confidently. Show how the sink faucets work - oh, what fun awaits you! Arm yourself with patience and smiles. And above the head, the water dries, and the towels absorb it!

When the child learns to control the water, it is time to introduce him to the soap. Just show how you rub your hands and they magically lather up, rinse and towel dry.

4. How to only brush your teeth

The period around the first birthday is also a good start for the teeth brushing ritual. Choose a soft baby brush together. It will serve more for play than cleaning.

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5. Encourage participation in cooking

Children who have turned one can get involved in the preparation of the food - they can participate in mixing ingredients, in serving, even in making a sandwich. If the toddler is 1.5-2 years old, invite him to arrange the ingredients on the pizza. Don't expect big results, but this is the time to show your respect for his ability to create.

Working with flour is also a favorite activity of small children. Around 2.5 – 3 years of age, children can already add and mix several ingredients in the desired sequence. 

6. Участие в почистването

Let everything start with a game for the child, so that he enjoys it and does not associate cleaning with hard work or punishment. Involving the little ones in cleaning the house brings them together, creates habits of order and responsibility, and leaves a sense of usefulness in the children. It is good to be patient because they need more time, explanations and attention to complete a task. Putting toys away is something you can start with, arranging them in a cupboard or boxes. This is where the faithful helpers of cleanliness come to the rescue - the antibacterial wet wipes Baby Crema. With them, the child can wipe his toys and clean his small table. At around 2.5 years old, the toddler can sort his toys by type.

7. Изследване на средата

Already by crawling, the small child explores the home or nature. Outdoor play gives the child a chance to explore, to be active, to test. And in this way he also gains important life experience. Children learn about the world through games. Let him explore even the rain puddles, the sand, the soil, hug people and animals, play.

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One of the children's favorite games are those with plasticine and kinetic sand - they are extremely important for the sensory development and imagination of children. And don't let dirty children's hands bother you, as long as you have a pack of Baby Crema antibacterial wipes on hand, which clean, disinfect and destroy germs without the need for!  

Here are some more ideas that give your toddler important responsibilities:

You can plant seeds together and watch them grow;

– Let the child feed and water the pet and also take care of the plants at home.

– Let him play independently and put away his toys;

– Feed birds together.

We from Baby Crema know how important this period is in a child's development, but we also know how it goes. For the little explorers who discover the world for the first time and to help their mothers, we created Antibacterial Baby Crema wet wipes, which clean and disinfect, killing 99.9% of germs! They are ideal for maintaining hand hygiene, for disinfecting toys, the baby carriage, the table and the chair, when traveling or walking. For greater convenience, they are in packs of 15. – suitable for every backpack and bag, and in packs of 72 pcs. – for all unusual situations in the park, on the playground, in the forest or on the beach. We know that good hygiene reduces infections and strengthens the immune system. And cleanliness increases children's self-esteem and confidence and contributes to their good habits.

Stock up on a pack of wet wipes and whenever you find an occasion encourage your children to be more independent.

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