Rude health: Child's play

What is your baby doing when it shakes a rattle? Why do babies delight in peek-a-boo games? If you think the answers to these questions are simple, then think again.

Just as nutritious food is necessary for the development of a healthy body, stimulating play is vital for the development of a healthy mind.

Studies on child development show that, when shaking a rattle, a baby is discovering how its body works.

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