If lockdown is hard for adults just imagine what it’s like for children, especially babies and young toddlers. The Babies in Lockdown report, commissioned by three leading children and parent groups in the UK, showed that some babies were not interacting as usual, were becoming increasingly clingy and were crying more than usual. Almost half of the parents surveyed (47 %) said their baby had become clingier and a third (34 %) said their interactions had changed during lockdown. Children will benefit from dedicated playtime where they can interact with their parents and have their full attention.” For older children, Niedermaier-Patramani suggests spending that time time interacting and playing. Children will benefit from dedicated playtime where they can interact with their parents and have their full attention.” For older children, Niedermaier-Patramani suggests spending that time time interacting and playing.

Source: News 24 August 10, 2020 12:33 UTC