| Your baby needs mental stimulation. You've heard | | | | your baby to other kids and neighbors. Teach her the |
| about this even before your kid was born. And | | | | art of conversation by putting up a puppet show |
| you're probably one of those who made their baby | | | | with her Baby Einstein puppets or making her play |
| listen to classical music even before she was born | | | | with toy telephones and have her imitate you when |
| because according to studies this is helpful in | | | | you talk to someone on the phone. |
| stimulating a baby's mind mind. | | | | - Give constant signs of affection such as hugs and |
| But stimulating your baby's mind is not only about | | | | kisses to make your kid feel loved and cared for and |
| making her listen to classical music. There are a | | | | to give her an assurance that she is safe and secure |
| variety of effective ways you can do to ensure that | | | | which is also contributory to the development of a |
| she is properly stimulated and nourished. | | | | positive self-esteem. |
| - Communicate with your baby. Sure she is not yet | | | | - Read stories to your baby. This is important in |
| equipped with the vocabulary to enable her to | | | | widening your baby's language capacity and |
| respond to you in full sentence but it does not mean | | | | introducing her to different concepts. |
| that talking to her is futile. Talk to her while you | | | | - Avoid subjecting your kid to stress. Don't over |
| dress her, bathe her or feed her. This will encourage | | | | stimulate her by bringing her to crowded and noisy |
| interaction and she will soon respond with a coo, | | | | places. Also, avoid having arguments in front of your |
| smile or a few syllables. | | | | kid because this may cause psychological trauma on |
| - Engage her in activities that will stimulate her mind. | | | | your baby and may be detrimental to her overall |
| Allow your baby to explore her surroundings by | | | | development. |
| showing her around the house, taking her for a stroll | | | | - Of course, it is of utmost importance that you give |
| at the park or letting her play with safe household | | | | her the proper nutritional diet suitable for a baby. If |
| items like cups and pails. Just be sure that she | | | | she's already started on solids, make sure you give |
| doesn't play with unsafe objects or put anything in | | | | her adequate nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are |
| her mouth. | | | | needed for her brain to thrive and develop properly. |
| - Give her mind stimulating toys like building blocks, | | | | Your baby's brain development is one of the most |
| shape sorters and push and pull toys that will incite | | | | important aspects of her overall development as an |
| her to use her creativity, imagination, logical thinking | | | | individual. As a parent, it is your responsibility to |
| and teach her a variety of lessons like spatial | | | | provide a safe environment where she can explore |
| awareness and cause and effect. | | | | with her mind and senses, and learn about the world |
| - Encourage socialization and interaction. Introduce | | | | around her. |