© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments for Infants Chapter 4

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. What Babies Do Sleep, eat, and cry Are bathed and changed Use all their senses Use motor and manipulative abilities Become attached to a few special people

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. What Babies Need Space and opportunity to move and manipulate Key adults to respond to them promptly A place that is safe to be in A sense of trust

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Nurturing Environments

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Outdoors Be watchful for small items that the baby could choke on Provide a soft and level surface Separate toddlers and babies Use infant seats or swings Provide shade

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Health and Safety Prevent accidents Prevent infections Provide safe materials and surfaces for play Monitor and evaluate the environment

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Materials and Schedules Materials must be provided for –sleeping –sitting –playing Schedules –are not predetermined self-demand –include routine care giving –provide relaxed and responsive pacing