Infant Stimulation
By: Ashley Williams
Tips To Stimulate Your Child
Keep it Simple-
You want to keep experiences for infants simple and very positive. By doing this it helps build pathways between the neurons.
Examples-
Cuddling
Peek-a-boo
Hugging
Matching experiences to abilities-
Children have to have physical experiences to learn. but you dont want to have a too advanced example for them.
Examples-
Easy Puzzles
Matching Colors or shapes toy
Practicing-
Having a set schedule for an infant is important. It helps the baby know whats going to happen.
Examples-
Reading a Book
Nap time
Involving the baby-
Have the baby do things with you or have the baby take part in some experiences.
Examples-
Picking up toys
Turning page in a book
Have variety-
Have your baby experience a variety of things but don't overload them with multiple things.
Examples-
Going to the park
Giving them new items to play with
Avoiding things the baby doesn't want-
Let the baby learn by the things they find important or like. Don't make them do things they don't want to do.
Examples-
reading what they want to read
Playing with the toys they find interesting