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The article presents information about sensory stimulation that helps new born babies to develop bodily skills. Babies take in the world around them through touch, vision, hearing, taste, and smell. Each provides them with different information. Touch is a powerful tool for enhancing a baby's early emotional learning. Babies make upset faces when tasting bitter or sour substances. Babies are sensitive to loud sounds therefore they often burst into tears if an adult's voice rises.

The article presents information on how to stimulate baby's learning power by experimenting with five senses. A newborn's brain is an amazing thing. It contains more than 100 billion cells and is primed to absorb and retain information. Parents should gently play with baby's hands and fingers to encourage to unclench them. Dancing on some music can also help to stimulate baby's learning power.

Focuses on the use of magical thinking by children whose age ranging from 0 to 2 in learning and exploring their environment. Domination of physical sensations in experiences of a baby; Misinterpretations of reality by one year old toddlers; Ability of toddlers to grasp concepts such as cause and effect at around eighteen months.

Provides information on sensory integration disorder in children. Ways in which infants and young children react to sensations; Functional emotional development capacities of children; Measures to be done in preparing an environment for children with sensory integration disorder.

The article presents results of the study of Purdue University researchers on the significance of caress on infants to assist them in learning new words.

The article discusses different feelings expressed by babies. Every time loving adults respond effectively to a baby's needs, the baby learns that feelings deserve respect. From birth on, the baby uses these senses to take in the mood and feelings of those who care for him, thus influencing his development. By 6 months, baby's feelings become more organized into the emotions of pleasure, fear and anger. After about 12 months of age, baby's emotional repertoire expands to include more complex feelings like pride and embarrassment.

Suggests activities that support the senses of infants and toddlers. Introduction to different kinds of textures; Exposure to soft, melodious sounds; Experimentation with tastes, textures and scents.

Presents pieces of advice for families on discovering the sensory skills of infants and toddlers. Observation on infants' response to tender talk; Gradual introduction of foods; Support for physical activities.

Provides information on the development of infants' senses. Range of visual focus; Auditory functioning; Response to touch.