Should I be reading to her and singing nursery rhymes? Any other things I can do to get her on the right track as far as academics? Thanks
2007-01-14 03:40:23 · 12 answers · asked by chyna 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Read to her. Sing to her. Show her pictures. Get a few of those "smart toys" with simple geometric patterns, faces, and different textures. Her brain is developing unbelievably fast right now, and she will be absorbing everything. I started reading to my son from birth, and he is extremely intelligent-- reading at 6th grade level in 1st grade, 12th grade level by 4th grade, winning awards in academic competitions, etc.
That said, don't focus too much on the academics and not enough on the physical development. I realized a little late that we didn't focus enough on hand/eye coordination for my son. Being too far ahead in academics and even a little behind in physical coordination is not good for a kid. Academics may help them be more successful in their adult life, but first they have to get through childhood.
2007-01-14 03:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by okiehel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax and enjoy your baby. Right now every second of every day is a learning experience for her. Talk to her about what is going on around her. "I'm going to change your diaper now" or "let's put on your pink dress" or "I'm going to wipe your chin" or "look at the doggy!" The best way for her to learn language and learn about the world around her right now is for you to "narrate" things for her.
Sing to her. Touch her. Hold her. Tickle her. Give her a massage. Take her for a walk. Dance with her. Let her feel a soft blanket or a scratchy beard. Let a dog lick her hand or help her pet a cat gently. Every single thing a newborn experiences will help her learn because all of it is new to her!
2007-01-14 12:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love her and hold her, sing to her and play with her, turn her over on your lap rub her back, massage gently her hands and feet, exercises her legs a little, and gently. Play clasical music when she is awake, and take some naps, with her Take her out for a walk, when the weather allows. Talk to her, she will be a bright little girl.
2007-01-14 11:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she have a mobile? They are very stimulating.
You can lie her under a baby gym, or lie her on a blanket on the floor and dangle a toy where she can see and reach it.
Generally just talking to her the whole time is good for her IQ. Whatever you're doing talk about it explain why you're doing it etc.
2007-01-14 11:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by ghds 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister has a newborn and even though they are young there are some things you can do to "stimulate" them. My niece LOVES the Baby Einstein videos and books as well. She is 4 months old and her favorite books are the ones with animals and fur in the book - she likes to touch them.
Also, there are CD's with lullaby's on them you can get with your child's name incorporated into them. They add their names to the traditional lullaby's we all know..its really cool!
2007-01-14 11:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by lilmonty81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk sing smile read they love to hear your voice it doesnt matter what you sing or talk about what your ready they dont understand the words yet they just hear your voice but if you keep all that up into their child hood they will be more than ready for school congrats on teh new baby
2007-01-14 11:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by mommyofanangel06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singing and reading are the best - babies are never too young to hear your voices.
You might want to talk to her through all activities you go through together. She might not understand yet, but it'll entertain her.
2007-01-14 11:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by meetha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you better dam well be doing that. communicate to her like if you were talking to some who knows how to speak. the more you talk to your baby the more she her brain will develop. my parents did this with me and my bro and my brother was able to communicate more than other chilldren. so go ahead read talk and sing with your baby. give him a good head start in life
2007-01-14 11:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
baby's brains are like sponges. they absorb everything they see, and hear. try not to do too much baby talk as your baby gets older so that he can learn how to speak sooner. my little cousin loved for my uncle to talk to her and he would read her picture books and point at pictures as he did it. she learned to speak real fast and is pretty smart for a 2 year old now. good luck!
2007-01-14 13:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by LaLa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your baby is sleeping they say you can play Classical music to inhance the math and some other part of their brain.
2007-01-14 11:49:49 · answer #10 · answered by Amber- Colton's Mommy! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋