Children grow up wanting to explore everything around them, so we might sometimes judge them as curious. A curious child needs a special way to deal with him, as we will see.
Babies are adorable and innocent, especially when they're quiet and asleep. That's what everyone says! All the credit goes to their parents, of course. Although it may seem simple and appealing to an outsider, it's not really so. Parents have to struggle a lot while raising their babies.
Children have different temperaments and keeping them active, fit and safe is one of the many responsibilities of parents.
Here are some things I find very helpful for kids, since they were weird activities from the start –
What is the reason behind a child's curiosity? And what is the importance of his curiosity?
A child's curiosity and frequent questions are due to the urgent need of their young mind to grow, or their mind's thirst to know everything going on around them. This urgent need of the child is due to his desire to explore. Imagine that you are in a strange place, with landmarks completely different from the landmarks you are familiar with. It is not smart to stay in your place without moving.
There is a lot waiting for you to know, so what the child is doing is completely healthy, and it is evidence of the child’s intelligence at this age. Also, the child’s need for understanding, not just exploration, makes his mind constantly questioning and in need of answers that he follows with discussion.
Questions begin, followed by more questions, or which open many doors to more questions. The child’s question may stem from his fears, so he asks about some animals, or about strange phenomena such as lightning, insects, or others.
This type of question is asked to make him feel reassured about this unknown thing, or the child may want to participate, or start a conversation to attract attention. The questions may be trivial for this reason, and the child may ask many questions because he has become good at pronunciation, and has become more able to talk. You see children at this age have a strong desire to talk a lot, and this comes in the form of curious questions.
This curiosity is essential for achieving psychological balance in children. It also helps them practice correct thinking. You'll often see children asking questions using correct thinking mechanisms, which begin with "What is...?" Curiosity also helps children learn about and explore their surroundings, and it helps them recognize the values that exist within society.
How to deal with the child
It is impossible to deal with a three-year-old in the same way as a seven-year-old or a teenager; so let's divide a child's life from birth.
1. Play sports
I was looking for something bright and colorful that would easily catch my baby's attention. After much searching, I came across this large baby play gym, which has colorful cartoon mattresses and pillows as well as hanging toys that include small insects. It is small, lightweight, and easy to set up and clean. It is great for babies 0-6 months old, especially as they are just learning to roll over and explore their surroundings. When you get a play gym for your baby, they will try to grab and play with the hanging toys, look at the colorful cartoons, and try to move freely on the soft mattresses. All of these movements help improve their hand-eye coordination, vision, and kicking skills too! These activities provide a lot of stimulation for a young baby. You can be creative and change the toys from time to time to provide variety. Your baby will learn to play and explore on their own without your help.
2. The guard
The bouncer is a multi-purpose chair that can be used for babies up to 2 years old or depending on the baby's weight. I found it very useful as it is safe and comfortable for my baby. We can easily work, eat and do daily chores by having the baby sit in the bouncer. It has a vibration feature that can help soothe a crying baby. The hanging toys help keep them occupied and the small swing helps the baby sleep peacefully when tired. I used to feed my baby semi-solid foods after 6 months of age.
Also, the baby sits in an upright position after feeding, which helps avoid gas problems. It's definitely better than a cloth cradle. When the baby is in a semi-seated position, he can look around, at daily events, and feel included in the ongoing activities, thus remaining happy and curious.
3. Small study/activity table and chair
A small study table is useful after the guard stage is over at about 18 months.
It's the perfect height for a child to climb onto the chair on their own. It's sturdy and foldable, making it easy to carry.
It has soft edges to prevent injuries. It's ideal for infants, and while your baby is sitting up, you can give them snacks, let them draw, or do other activities. My daughter learned to sit down quickly with this table.
Also, her snacks and meals are usually served on this table. It will definitely be useful until she's 4 to 5 years old. She should definitely buy it!
I continue to research and experiment a lot by trying out different games, books, and activities for my daughter, and she loves them! Her inquisitive mind truly deserves a lot of attention and care.
