no food, you're right about that. 1 is just about the time that they are starting to like books. simple board books or cloth books like goodnight moon and fuzzy bee and friends.
if the baby and his parents really live in poverty, he probably doesn't own many books, if any. and reading to your child is the number one thing that you can do to give him a better future.
i wouldn't do a mobile ... you don't know his sleeping arrangements, plus at 1, they start to climb their cribs and grab at things. most parents have to take them down at around that age, or in the near future.
a sippy cup is a good idea ... if you do shoes, get the little leather kind, soft-soled bottoms are best for new walkers. like robeez.
you are totally awesome for doing this by the way. i wish there was a way for you (and us!) to know how he liked his things :-)
from another benjamin mama
if the baby and his parents really live in poverty, he probably doesn't own many books, if any. and reading to your child is the number one thing that you can do to give him a better future.
i wouldn't do a mobile ... you don't know his sleeping arrangements, plus at 1, they start to climb their cribs and grab at things. most parents have to take them down at around that age, or in the near future.
a sippy cup is a good idea ... if you do shoes, get the little leather kind, soft-soled bottoms are best for new walkers. like robeez.
you are totally awesome for doing this by the way. i wish there was a way for you (and us!) to know how he liked his things :-)