RIE Practice: Tell the Baby What You are Going to Do RIE Practices Talking to your baby has benefits for both baby and parent “I believe in speaking to your baby because... RIE Practice: Laying the Baby on Their Back RIE Practices When your baby is not being held or cared for, placing them on their back to move freely helps... RIE Practice: Responding to Crying RIE Practices What to do when your baby cries? “Crying is your child’s language. It is her way of communicating her... RIE Practice: Choosing Play Objects RIE Practices “Passive toys make for active infants and active toys make passive infants.” — Madga Gerber How to Do It:... RIE Practice: Wants Something Time RIE Practices What is another kind of quality time with your baby? “I’ll dance with you and then you must dance... RIE Practice: Wants Nothing Time RIE Practices What is quality time with your baby? “Quality time is what everyone really wants: a gift of time and...