Do you ever think about how your baby’s brain develops once he enters the world? Do you look for ways to nurture that brain development in your little angel’s head? Undoubtedly, the brain controls all the functions of the body. There are steps that parents can take to help boost brain development.
Here are some of the ways to help your baby develop his brain:
- Introduce Stimulating Activities
Haven’t you noticed that babies respond to voices? They react in different ways when you read or sing to introduce a variety of sounds and syllable to them. Such things not only develop a strong between you and your baby but also help in the development of brain. It is a lot better than exposing them to colors and sounds through your smart TV screen or mobile phones.
You can also bring in toys with soft musical sounds and bright colors to boost the brain development in your baby. When your babies are about six months old, they start tossing things here and there. This is a good time to develop their sense of touch with blocks or soft toys that they can easily grasp and feel. Make sure you never leave your babies alone with toys.
- Nurture Them
Babies must be given balanced nutrition as it contributes to the development of the baby’s brain. We all require good nutrition but if babies lack nutrition, it can slow down their brain development and in very extreme cases cause permanent damage.
It is breastmilk that nourishes the baby with all the required nutrition for the first few months. And then comes the time to introduce solid food. After talking to your doctor, you can start introducing vegetables, fruits and iron rich food in your baby’s diet.
Nurturing your child is not just about foods. They need emotional nourishment as much as physical nutrition. Keep the environment of your house loving and safe so your baby can have positive experiences. It is the early experiences that help babies respond to emotional challenges.
- Exercise Parental Power
Yet another way of enhancing brain development is through parental power. For babies, no sound can ever take the place of the soothing sounds of the parents. The sweet sound of a mother’s lullaby and cooing of a mother can help to develop the baby’s brain by making the neural pathways stronger.
Have you ever noticed how toddler between the age two and three years love to mimic their parents? They can learn a lot from the way their parents use words and talk. They can certainly learn positive words from you. Hugs and cuddles also have their roles to play.
- Make Your Own Unique Games And Play
You can facilitate brain development in infants with games as well. Babies certainly love the game of peek-a-boo. You can give such games a creative touch and make up your own games to enhance brain development in your baby. You can make up your own games and encourage your little one to recognize sounds, shapes and colors.
They might not respond much when they touch the blue color as you say the word but nonetheless their brain slowly processes that information. After some time, they will begin responding when you keep on doing such activities with you baby when he is between six months and two years old.
