4 Ways to Boost your Baby’s Brain Power

A baby’s brain develops rapidly from birth until the child is three years old, and this period is critical for learning and development. But here’s the thing – just like how your body muscles require exercise to develop well, the same goes for your brain. Your baby’s brain will not develop to its fullest if their mind isn’t stimulated the right way. While doing so might seem like a daunting task, boosting your little one’s brain doesn’t have to be complicated. We suggest some right brain development activities for babies that will help nurture their growth and ensure their brain is primed for the years of learning ahead.

Baby talk

Talking to babies from an early age aids in fostering development and cognition of the brain. There is growing evidence that early language exposure, even in the form of baby talk, benefits the brain. This includes a boost in language learning that becomes more apparent as babies develop. The slow, deliberate, exaggerated sound of baby talk makes it easier for babies to practice early speech sounds, and learn to model the required mouth and motor movements before they speak for the first time.

Games that involve the hands
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​Though it may seem like a small thing, playing games that involve the hands is a great right brain development activity for babies as it shows them how we physically interact with our world. A game like peekaboo for instance, can aid in developing an important skill called “object permanence“. This is the ability to understand that an object or person is still there even though they can’t be seen. Other activities like patty-cake, this little piggy, or even puppets can also engage your baby and capture their attention.

Foster an early love of books
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​It’s never too early to start reading and enjoying books with your little one. Reading aloud to your baby can stimulate developing senses, empowering listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. In fact, studies have shown that children who were read to as babies have a larger vocabulary than children their age who were not. Select books with large and colourful pictures, and share your baby’s delight in pointing at certain images or even making noises that correspond with the book.

Sign them up for Heguru Method once they reach 6 months old

There is a wide range of baby classes to choose from covering an array of interests, each with unique benefits for your baby’s development. One of which would be the Heguru Method. The Heguru Method is an effective right brain training that places emphasis on imaginative exploration and critical thinking in a fun learning environment. These right brain development activities for babies are aimed towards strengthening the important functions that are related to the right side of their brain, ensuring your child excels in various aspects of life.

Parents always want to give their babies the best start in life; a big part of doing so involves encouraging early brain development by stimulating your baby’s brain. If you would like to find out more about Heguru education, reach out to us at our HarbourFront or Choa Chu Kang outlets, to find out more about our comprehensive list of classes available!