A little frustration can be a good thing, don't you think? It can make us try a little harder, stretch a bit further, see a new solution. So when e is fussing a bit as she reaches for a toy or book, I usually wait before jumping in to help in order to allow her to face the obstacle and perhaps overcome it. She plays independently quite a bit, exploring her toys, watching the dog and cat, listening to me practice my music, and she seems to enjoy doing so.
One thing the physical therapist mentioned surprised me, though it makes perfect sense and I don't know why I didn't think of it myself. All these long sounds, high-pitched vocalizations and such strengthen her abdominal muscles to help her with sitting up then walking. She sits confidently for longer and longer periods now. So while I may cover my ears occasionally or grimace at the shock to my eardrums, I guess it's all for the best.
What seemed like a negative , the need for your presence and input from a PT, is proving very informative. You all know more and notice more than most folks about infant development. I'm learning from reading your posts!
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