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All Yoee Babies made before Covid-19
Website Editor • Mar 10, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: We are only distributing Yoee Babies that were manufactured in 2018, or prior.
While we have numerous new characters on the drawing boards, ALL Yoee Babies (in retail stores or on web sites such as Amazon or The Grommet) were made before the arrival of Covid-19. They were run through the highest international safety protocols and requirements, then sealed in a bag, and have been stored in our California distribution center.
Like food in your local grocery store, we cannot control every aspect of distribution, but Amazon and others are following CDC recommended protocols to keep their delivery mechanisms safe. Moreover, Yoee Babies are machine washable. So, if you have any concerns, go ahead and follow the gentle washing instructions before playing with your baby.
A baby’s earliest learning happens through their senses. Sensory play encourages baby to explore and investigate while building body awareness, motor skills, and helping form strong neural connections in the brain. Use a silk scarf, a feather boa, or a soft toy to lightly caress baby’s face and body. Baby may find these interactions calming and soothing or they may become more alert as they track the object and delight in a new sensation. Young babies often respond to touch with a full body reflex. If you tickle one foot, both feet may start to move and baby may start to squirm in response. As babies develop, they increasingly gain muscular control and control over their reflexes, allowing them to respond with more targeted responses. Gentle massage is another way to engage their senses while making them feel safe and loved.
Tummy Time is time for exploration and play. Tummy time is important for baby’s visual, motor, and sensory development. It also helps develop muscles in the neck, back, and shoulders. Getting started is as easy as introducing your newborn to even a short session of Tummy Time (3-5 minutes) when they are alert and well-rested. Over time, this can easily be increased, since there’s really no limit to Tummy Time other than making sure that it’s only done while you and baby are alert and engaged. Make Tummy Time fun by using rattles (not too loud), toys, and mirrors to encourage reaching and visual tracking. Get down on the floor at baby’s eye level. Baby loves your face! Sing a song to calm and soothe if baby gets fussy. Don’t forget to give baby lots of words of encouragement and smiles!
