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Smart Babies: 20 Easy Ways To Make Your Baby Smart

Some babies are naturally prone to being intelligent because of genetics, while others are less likely to acquire the ‘genius gene’. Of course, all parents expect the latter. However, as parents, it is our duty to nurture and harness the full potential of our children from birth.

There are many misconceptions and old wives’ tales when it comes to raising babies, but speaking from first-hand experience, there are a number of developmental milestones a baby can reach long before any expert’s predictions. Most of these benchmarks are the result of positive and patient parenting, which is the fundamental requirement for having a smart baby.

Yet parents are often too busy, too tired, and too lazy (no offense) to take the time it takes for a baby’s early development. As a result, children today are struggling in school compared to children a generation or two ago. They use less imagination and more technological stimulants, which have been shown in studies to make people less intelligent than those who read books or don’t spend time in front of the television.

Other external culprits could include one or both parents being absent a lot, or having undesirable home environments, such as homes where children fight, fight, or yell negatively and berate each other. Such an atmosphere is disturbing to a child; therefore, they may become withdrawn and less enthusiastic about learning. They receive less attention than a child with both parents; or one who lives in an emotionally happy home.

Assuming the baby has none of these obstacles, there is no reason why he or she should be hindered by early intelligence development. Babies, within a few days of birth, can begin to learn and understand words long before they can speak.

Here are 20 ways to encourage early learning development for your baby:

1. Talk about everything you do or see with your baby. As you take the baby for a walk, point to the flowers, birds, and cars and say the word while showing the baby what she is saying. The baby learns what these things are, as well as being more alert and aware of her surroundings.

2. Read books from day one. People laughed that I read books to my newborn, but by 6 to 7 months of age, he could already turn the pages in anticipation of the rest of the book and could understand much of what the books were about based on the pictures and my daily explanations. She often dragged her favorite books to read them over and over again!

3. Tokens. I cannot stress enough the value of these great ‘toys’. Choose tiles that have a front and back, with the letter or number on one side and the pictures that go with that letter on the back. The baby will play with them and look forward to them. Don’t worry about reading them in order, just pick one up from time to time and read it. Soon your baby will be doing the same. Make these cards fun and your baby will learn the letters before she knows it. Play fun games with the cards, like spelling her name.

4. Take the baby everywhere. I know, getting dressed and bundled up can be a hassle, but your baby soaks up these experiences and will look forward to it. She is able to meet people, see the world, and observe others instead of just looking at her own living room every day. Also, some parents resist the idea of ​​traveling far with a baby, but these experiences can be very mentally stimulating for them. We’ve already taken our baby to two NFL games with thousands of people. She loved it! Getting used to crowds will help you develop socially.

5. Do things with the baby that you would normally do. Let him watch you brush your teeth, hair, and get dressed. Although it may take her longer to do these simple tasks, the baby will learn and watch everything she does. She makes teaching him easier and faster.

6. Avoid using television (even children’s programs) as a babysitter. Some parents put their children in front of the TV because they are too tired or lazy to interact with them. The only programs your child should watch are the specific educational DVDs, preferably one that goes with the cards. My baby uses them from approx. She is 2 months old and already says many words from this video. Parents who intervene and interact while the baby is watching will help her interest and learning.

7. Listen to music and sing and dance with the baby. Our baby loves electronic and house music. Strange, yes. But the upbeat tempo and energetic style put him in high spirits, as well as stimulate his mind. He has been interested in music since day one and we often choose down-tempo techno songs to dance to until he falls asleep. Babies love music, and they are just as versatile as their parents. Some may love country music, house music, classical music, the orchestra, or whatever the mother liked to listen to while the baby was growing in the womb.

8. Give your baby options. Teach her colors by telling her what color things are as she hands it to you. “Yellow banana. Blue ball. Which one do you want?” As the baby grasps the item, repeat the one of your choice.

9. During pregnancy, take prenatal vitamins. Intelligence begins in the womb, so take all-natural prenatal vitamins instead of prescription or over-the-counter drugstore remedies. These can be stacked throughout the day. Her baby has a better chance of being smart from birth if she has had proper supplementation for the duration of her pregnancy.

10. Let other people hold your baby. As long as the person is safe, doing this will help your baby learn about individuality. There is nothing more precious than the evaluation of a baby of another human being. Babies have no prejudice, judgment, or concern about whether someone is fat or thin, what they look like, or anything other than whether or not the person is ‘fun’. Let people hold your baby and you will learn about the characteristics of human beings.

11. Stay happy, no matter what. Even when you have a bad day. As a parent, babies capture your energy. If you are moody, upset, upset or angry, the baby will be upset too. Always smile and make your baby feel good. The happiest babies are the smartest babies.

12. Use positive reinforcement. As soon as your baby does something you’ve taught him, no matter how insignificant, make a big fuss about it! He yells, “Good boy!” and repeatedly encourage your baby to make these efforts for her approval. Your baby will become more determined and happy to please you.

13. Let the baby look in the mirror. Let her study the reflection and praise her as she does so. “What a handsome boy… smart boy… cute boy… etc.” Tell your baby that he is great and that he can be anything he wants in life!

14. Let him touch things. Of course, there are some things you don’t want your baby to play with. But too often, we are trained as parents to freak out when a baby touches or holds something (like dirt). If you make a big deal out of it, you’ll actually pique her curiosity to make her do it even more. Let him feel the textures, the shapes, or even sink his hands into the mud if necessary. This is how he learns about the world from her. Just make sure he doesn’t eat it or put anything in his mouth that isn’t safe.

15. Stimulating toys. Of course, all babies love toys. Choose toys that stimulate their minds. You can also play with your baby by crawling tunnels out of blankets, playing hide-and-seek; get a walker and other homemade ideas that will stimulate your baby mentally.

16. Make faces and goof around, using variable voice inflections, tones, and noises. Mingle. Talk to him sometimes like he’s an adult, but other times like a baby. Make faces and touch your baby. These things create a bond and will make your baby aware of the fact that there are hundreds of ranges that can be expressed through just one voice: yours!

17. Introduce your baby to more than one language. You may think that you will confuse your baby, when in fact this is the best time for your child to be bilingual.

18. Healthy eating. Although it may be tempting to give the baby chocolate, cookies, and chips, these offerings can have bad consequences, such as slowing her mental development or inhibiting her physical attributes. Small pieces of fish, peas, cranberries, and turkey are fine as your baby begins to eat more solid foods. Your baby will learn to make healthy choices if that’s what she’s used to eating all the time.

19. Keep your baby on breast milk or formula as long as possible. Doctors say you can start weaning your baby around the year mark, but milk has a ton of hormones and antibiotics that are injected by dairy farmers. There are hundreds of studies now proving that probiotics found in infant formula and breast milk provide the nutrition needed for optimal development. Formula can be expensive and milking is a hassle, but these are invaluable when it comes to the early foundation of your baby’s immunity.

20. If possible, try to get home care or a part-time babysitter instead of daycare. Kids these days pick up too many bad habits in day care (not all of them, but a vast majority). Some are deprived of the personalized attention that adult stimulation provides because there are so many children to care for. Having a personalized provider for your baby means you’ll have all the care for yourself. Later, he will have more adult interaction and individual attention.

Yes, making your baby smarter takes work and is a never-ending task that you signed up for the day the baby was born. However, now that life is no longer just about you but about the life you created, now is the time to engage and empower your baby while her mind is fresh; Literally like a blank book with all the pages waiting to be filled to the brim!