My first 1001 days

My first 1001 days start from before I am born and continue up until my second birthday. This is a very important time for me as my brain and body are developing rapidly. As my caregiver, you play an extremely important role in my development during this time and help to lay a strong foundation for my future health, development and wellbeing.

I AM THE MANUAL

“You don’t need a manual to understand me: watch and read my signals and you will see how well I can show you what I am feeling and what I need”

Brazelton, 2020

Keep using the 3 C’s below to help me grow

Curiosity – take time to really watch me and wonder about what I am doing, how I might be feeling, or what I might be communicating? This will give you clues as to what I need from you.

Comfort – soothe me when I become upset. Doing this will calm me and let me know that I can trust the adults around me to help make me feel better. It will also help me to develop the skills to understand and manage my own feelings, as I grow older.

Connection – Play and laugh with me. You might notice that I communicate with you through my movements, noises and facial expressions. I find it so exciting when you respond to these cues. I sometimes need a small break during our interactions and might show this by looking away. If you watch me closely, I will show you when I am ready to have fun and connect with you again.