Stimulate infant brain development
By: Danielle White 3A
Keep it simple and natural
Everyday experiences, such as changing a diaper or giving a bath, build the pathways between neurons when combined with cuddling, talking, or singing.
1. Making eye contact
2. Sticking tongue out
3. Giving a bath
Match experiences to the childs mental abilities
Babies need physical experiences. That is how they learn. It is important to provide experiences at their level of understanding.
1. A safe interactive toy
2.Build an obstacle course
3. Play follow the leader
Practice makes perfect
The more repetition, the stronger the connections between neurons become. Establish routines with the baby so the baby learns what to expect.
1.Reading a bedtime story
2.Play peek-a-boo
3. Establish new routine
Actively involve the baby
Provide experiences in which the child takes part. Children of all ages learn best by doing.
1. Let the baby imitate your facial expressions
2. Go shopping
3. Take the baby on walks
Provide variety, but avoid overload
Some parents try to expose their baby to as many different experiences as possible to enhance brain development.
1. Daycare
2. Take him/her grocery shopping
3. Playground
Avoiding pushing the child
Children learn better if they are interested in what they are doing. Look for clues as to whether the child shows interest in the activity. If not, do not pursue it.
1. Don't force into doing something
2. Don't make him/her stop eating/drinking when they don't want to
3.Let it do what it wants