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