Stimulate Infant Brain Development
Chapter 9
6 Tips
- Keep it simple and natural.
- Match experiences to the child's mental abilities.
- Practice makes perfect.
- Actively involve the baby.
- Provide variety, but avoid overload.
- Avoid pushing the child.
Keep It Simple And Natural
Everyday experiences that builds pathways between neurons when combined.
- Giving the baby a bath
- Changing a diaper
- Feeding the baby
Match experiences to the child's mental abilities
Babies need physical experiences. That is how they learn. However, don't go to advanced for the child.
- Building Blocks
- Chewing bead strands.
- Playlands
Practice Makes Perfect
The more repetition the better.
- Practicing colors
- Practicing numbers
- Practicing animals/foods
Actively involves baby
Provide experiences in which the child takes part in
- Watching T.V
- Going to park
- Family gatherings
Provide variety but avoid overload
Some parents try to expose baby to as many experiences as possible, but don't overload it.
- Different foods
- Different drinks
- Different views
Avoid Pushing the child
children learn better if they are interested in what they are doing.
- Flash Cards
- sports
- Physical activity
WORKS CITED
"Babies." Parents Magazine. Web. 4 Dec. 2015.