The caregiver:
Learns to interpret an infant's particular cues
Responds to the infants signals promptly and appropriately
Recognizes that infants can be soothed in different ways, by holding, rocking. singing, patting or stroking, or by placing a thumb or pacifier in their mouth
Adjusts caregiving routines to conform to the unique schedule of each infant
The older infant (9-18 months): Experiments with interesting things for example, tosses food or toys off the feeding table to watch them fall or watch an adult pick them up May insist on being camed even when he has learned to walk Stops doing something when she hears No" but is likely to continue after a brief pause The caregiver e Provides opportunities for infants to leam by experimenting in ways that do not require adult interference e Recognizes the importance of being flexible in responding to infants' demands Recognizes that babies can be demanding when they are tired or out ofsorts e Reserves "No" for times when the infant is doing something that is dangerous, destructive, or hurtful and makes sure the infant stops what he is doing