Playing in month 2 Dance with your baby Swaddle your child in a light weight blanket and hold her close. Dance slowly, moving to the rhythm of the music. Try lullabies, slow jazz, your favorite slow show tune or even a gentle indie track. You’ll give your baby a feeling of security and help calm her when she’s fussy.How it helps the brain grow Building a pattern of security in the limbic system of your baby's brain helps your child begin to regulate herself - she’ll gradually learn to calm herself when she starts to feel upset.The school connection Children who have developed a capacity to regulate themselves find it easier to control their own behavior in the classroom.Next: Playing in month 3 << Previous: | Next: >>