That doesn't mean parents shouldn't allow some safe degrees of exploring. The toilet paper tube test can help in preventing choking hazards. If an object is able to fit through a toilet paper tube, it's a choking hazard for kids, especially under ages 3-5 years old. Get the large building blocks, not the tiny Legos and be sure to check expiration dates and signs of damages to things like carseats and booster seats. They have them on the bottoms of these items under the cloth coverings. There's a parenting book that explains in details but icr the name of it anymore. 1, 2, 3 Magic is a good parenting book especially if your child has ADD/ADHD/AUTISM/ASPBERGERS. There's YouTube videos on that method as well and parenting groups/classes at community centers in some places. Breastfeeding and Post Partum groups can be helpful to New mom's struggling with these things. Peri-Partum is also something pregnant mom's should be aware of and their partners too. Support is especially crucial during these difficulties/challenges for getting through it. If you're being abused or neglected by those around you while struggling, it will make partums worse and potentially even contribute to causing Partum Psychosis which is really dangerous. The brain btw is fascinating. When kids are very young and exploring the world with their mouths: fun fact: the tongue triggers sensory based memories in the brain that he'll kids in understanding the difference between soft and hard, abrasive and smooth, etc. Textures being learned this way also boost the skin (hands etc) in understanding these crucial differences as well. It's also important to utilize growth periods regarding types of color exposure. Neon, black and white, soft pastels, bold colors. The brain processes these best at different periods of early childhood development which is why painting the nursery with this in mind is ideal for healthy brain development. And any tips and patterns and texture variations as well. If you have a child with ADD/ADHD, they might be the sort that is calmed by overstimulation, while others with this might find a less stimulating environment to be calming. It's important to pay close attention to your child's reactions and behaviors. If they seem agitated, look around and ask yourselves what's possibly the cause. If they seem lethargic, and it's not a medical issue, then perhaps they need some stimulation mentally, social interaction. Fussy? Try putting them on belly across your lap backrubs.