A child’s brain development peaks only once in a lifetime and missing it is irreversible!
The peak of your child’s brain development only happens once in your child’s life, and missing it is really missing out.Generally speaking, the period between late pregnancy and the baby’s first week of age is the peak of the baby’s rapid brain development, with 70% of the brain’s weight and structural development completed during the fetal and infant periods.From birth to one year old, your baby’s brain weight increases at a rapid rate every day. In the first 12 months of life, your baby’s brain gains 175% more weight than when he or she was born, and by the age of around three, your baby’s brain development has basically reached adult levels. So, your baby’s brain is developing at a very fast pace, and the earlier the time, the more crucial it is!
If you want your baby to have a higher level of intelligence, you must make good use of the time before the age of three.
So what can you do to help your baby’s brain development?
Provide adequate nutrition.
DHA is essential for the development of brain cells. DHA promotes the development of the brain and retina, helping babies to form image memories as early as possible, and also promotes the formation of neural networks, improving your baby’s intelligence and enhancing memory.
Another essential nutrient for brain development is lecithin, which promotes the development of the brain’s nervous system and enhances your baby’s memory.
It is important to note that these nutrients do not need to be added during the first six months, as breast milk already contains sufficient DHA and lecithin, and mothers only need to pay attention to their diet during the second trimester and breastfeeding to build a solid foundation for their baby’s brain development.
After 6 months, when your baby can start to add complementary foods, it is important to pay attention to a reasonable mix of complementary foods and it is not recommended to give your baby various supplements.
Frequent parent-child communication.
The more stimulation the neuronal cells receive, the better the synapses will develop. For babies, words from mothers and fathers, daily touch and games with babies can all stimulate the development of neuronal cells.
In particular, language communication with your baby is one of the most important aspects of your baby’s brain development, from imitating adults to organising their own language to express their meaning.
Take part in more sports.
Exercise here includes both indoor and outdoor sports. When your baby has some strength in his limbs, you can train him to crawl on a soft mat indoors, give him some toys to grasp, and for older babies, you can consciously play running and jumping exercises with him.
Moreover, outdoor activities can also strengthen the body. Some studies have shown that physical training is the best way to develop the right brain intelligence of babies and toddlers, so if the weather permits, mothers and fathers can take their children out for a walk more often and play together outdoors.
Ensure adequate sleep.
Children who do not get enough sleep suffer from memory loss and concentration problems. Overseas studies have shown that when a child is sleep deprived, his reading and arithmetic skills decline to varying degrees, and his reactions are slow.
Therefore, mothers and fathers must supervise their children to go to bed early and not to be occupied by various electronic products to rest, which not only affects their eyesight but also their intelligence.
