How to Develop Your Baby's Brain
Understand babies are designed to learn., Care for the baby., Talk to the baby., Sing to the baby., Play with the baby., Go outside A stroller ride can be very stimulating, visiting strange new places like the post office, bakery, park, and so on...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Understand babies are designed to learn.
Normal activities, such as feeding, diapering, playing, singing, going for a ride in the stroller, and getting kisses from Grandpa are all "educational".
You do not need to do unnatural activities or intensely focus on "educational activities" for a baby to thrive. -
Step 2: Care for the baby.
A baby needs a full belly, a dry diaper, a comfortable environment, and love for optimum growth. , Give a "play by play" of what you're doing (making a cup of tea, changing a diaper, checking the mailbox.
Indulge in baby talk; it's specifically designed to stimulate a baby.
Read a book together. , Sing nursery rhymes, TV jingles, your favorite songs. , Classic games like "Peek-A-Boo"
kissing the baby's tummy, rolling a ball back and forth on are great baby activities.
Dance with the baby in your arms. ,, Babies love to move their bodies.
Learn baby massage and baby yoga, which help calm, invigorate, and stimulate.
But simply moving the baby in a way he or she likes (like clapping hands, rocking back and forth, "So Big!") is great exercise, and gently rubbing baby down with baby massage oil is great for tactile development. , These tend to be a firm favorite with babies from newborn up to about 12 months.
They mostly come in the form of comfortable, quilted or softly padded play mats, sometimes raised at the edges with a space in the middle for baby.
They can consist of detachable, hanging parts for small babies to try to grasp.
They tend to have parts that are crinkly, soft, scrunchy textures for baby to touch, squeeze and stroke.
Some come with bright twinkling lights and bells and others make funny sounds, or musical sounds, and some even do both. , Babies are fascinated by things adults take for granted:
Cars zooming outside the window, fish tanks, trees blown by the wind, tumbling clothes in the dryer. , Be sure the toy is appropriate for the baby.
While a 4 month old may find a mirror fascinating, a 6 day old won't be able to see it clearly and a 12 month old might be bored by it.
Usually educational toys have a developmental age range on the package as a guide.
Be sure any toy is safe, appropriate, and clean. , The more your repeat things like showing a baby how to scrunch up a ball, the quicker the connections between neurons are formed.
Therefore, it naturally follows that the more positive interaction you give an infant or toddler, the more you are helping to stimulate young brains.
This stimulation causes new connections to form neural pathways and strengthens existing ones.
But once he or she acts bored, stop. , Generally speaking, anything the baby thinks is fun is stimulating and educational.
Don't worry if the baby is learning; if he or she is having a good time, he or she is learning something important. , If the baby starts to fuss, cry, or act bored, it's time to stop.
Over-stimulation, fatigue, or bodily needs will interfere with learning.
If the baby is unhappy, it's time to move on to something else. , The knowledge of a second language gives them many advantages and the best time to start is between 0 and 3 years as it is easier for your child to pick up unique sounds. -
Step 3: Talk to the baby.
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Step 4: Sing to the baby.
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Step 5: Play with the baby.
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Step 6: Go outside A stroller ride can be very stimulating
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Step 7: visiting strange new places like the post office
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Step 8: bakery
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Step 9: and so on.
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Step 10: Stretch and massage.
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Step 11: Procure a play gym or activity gym.
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Step 12: Look around.
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Step 13: Pick the right toys for the right age.
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Step 14: Repeat everything you teach your baby.
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Step 15: Have fun with baby.
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Step 16: Know when to stop.
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Step 17: Teach your baby a second language.
Detailed Guide
Normal activities, such as feeding, diapering, playing, singing, going for a ride in the stroller, and getting kisses from Grandpa are all "educational".
You do not need to do unnatural activities or intensely focus on "educational activities" for a baby to thrive.
A baby needs a full belly, a dry diaper, a comfortable environment, and love for optimum growth. , Give a "play by play" of what you're doing (making a cup of tea, changing a diaper, checking the mailbox.
Indulge in baby talk; it's specifically designed to stimulate a baby.
Read a book together. , Sing nursery rhymes, TV jingles, your favorite songs. , Classic games like "Peek-A-Boo"
kissing the baby's tummy, rolling a ball back and forth on are great baby activities.
Dance with the baby in your arms. ,, Babies love to move their bodies.
Learn baby massage and baby yoga, which help calm, invigorate, and stimulate.
But simply moving the baby in a way he or she likes (like clapping hands, rocking back and forth, "So Big!") is great exercise, and gently rubbing baby down with baby massage oil is great for tactile development. , These tend to be a firm favorite with babies from newborn up to about 12 months.
They mostly come in the form of comfortable, quilted or softly padded play mats, sometimes raised at the edges with a space in the middle for baby.
They can consist of detachable, hanging parts for small babies to try to grasp.
They tend to have parts that are crinkly, soft, scrunchy textures for baby to touch, squeeze and stroke.
Some come with bright twinkling lights and bells and others make funny sounds, or musical sounds, and some even do both. , Babies are fascinated by things adults take for granted:
Cars zooming outside the window, fish tanks, trees blown by the wind, tumbling clothes in the dryer. , Be sure the toy is appropriate for the baby.
While a 4 month old may find a mirror fascinating, a 6 day old won't be able to see it clearly and a 12 month old might be bored by it.
Usually educational toys have a developmental age range on the package as a guide.
Be sure any toy is safe, appropriate, and clean. , The more your repeat things like showing a baby how to scrunch up a ball, the quicker the connections between neurons are formed.
Therefore, it naturally follows that the more positive interaction you give an infant or toddler, the more you are helping to stimulate young brains.
This stimulation causes new connections to form neural pathways and strengthens existing ones.
But once he or she acts bored, stop. , Generally speaking, anything the baby thinks is fun is stimulating and educational.
Don't worry if the baby is learning; if he or she is having a good time, he or she is learning something important. , If the baby starts to fuss, cry, or act bored, it's time to stop.
Over-stimulation, fatigue, or bodily needs will interfere with learning.
If the baby is unhappy, it's time to move on to something else. , The knowledge of a second language gives them many advantages and the best time to start is between 0 and 3 years as it is easier for your child to pick up unique sounds.
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Lori Harris
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