🔊 Listen to this Create a large checkerboard using two 30" x 40" foam core boards and black 10" x 10" squares. Place these around the baby’s environment, forming a corner wherever the baby is (e.g., on the floor in the living room). Ensure the checkerboard area is well-lit with incandescent lighting, but the light should never be directed into the baby’s eyes

🔊 Listen to this "Introduce Shape: Show a black-and-white shape card (e.g., square) close to the baby’s face (12-18 inches away). Say the name of the shape (""Square"") and give the baby a moment to focus on it. Repeat the word ""Square"" when the baby finds the shape with their eyes. Daily Practice: Show the same card up to 10 times each day, allowing the baby to become familiar with the shape. Change the shape daily (e.g., circle, triangle, etc.) and introduce new shapes every day. Weekly Review and Progression: After one week, review all seven shapes shown to reinforce memory. By the fourth week, mix one new shape with one from the previous week and continue to alternate to maintain engagement. Repeat this five-week routine, introducing different shape combinations to enhance visual recognition."

🔊 Listen to this "Cold Stimulation: Gently touch the baby with a small piece of ice at different points on their body. Heat Stimulation: Dip a washcloth in hot water, wring it out, and let it cool to an uncomfortable yet safe temperature before touching the baby at various points. Pressure Stimulation: Apply moderate pinches in different areas as done in earlier evaluations"

🔊 Listen to this "Positioning: Place the baby on their back so both you and the baby can see each other's faces clearly. Distance and Stimulation: Move ten feet away and sound the air horn for one second, then observe the baby’s response. Repeat twice, with 2-3 seconds between each sound. Observation: Watch for a gradual increase in the baby’s response to the sound with each repetition."

🔊 Listen to this "Setup: Place the baby on their belly on a soft mat or blanket near household activity. Family Interaction: Family members work and play nearby, encouraging the baby with hugs and cheers when they move off the mat. Environment for Exploration: Place interesting objects, like blinking lights or large, well-lit toys, at a distance to encourage movement."

🔊 Listen to this "Introduce Object: Place a small object in the baby’s hand and gently pinch their palm to encourage release. Repeat Process: If the baby doesn’t release, persist gently, allowing them more opportunities to practice. Switch hands and repeat. Reinforce Success: When the baby releases the object after the pinch, say, ""Good job, you let go!"""

🔊 Listen to this "Grasp and Lift: Let the baby grasp your thumbs or index fingers. Once they have a strong grip, gently lift until they’re sitting, then continue lifting to a standing position. Support and Safety: If their grip loosens, lower them back onto the bed, and be ready to support them with your other fingers if needed. Introduce a Dowel: When the baby can hold for 10–15 seconds, gradually switch to a small wooden dowel, alternating between using your fingers and the dowel."

🔊 Listen to this From birth, get into the habit of talking to your baby about what’s happening in the moment. Even though they can’t talk, they are listening. Babies up to two years old best understand what is happening right now. For example, say, "I’m changing your diaper" or "I’m lifting you up, Now you are going down

🔊 Listen to this For the first nine months, reposition your baby's crib weekly. Sometimes place it near a window, other times facing a door, mirror, or artwork. This change of scenery stimulates visual interest and keeps their environment engaging

🔊 Listen to this Hang the mobile where your baby can lie beneath it and watch. The mobile consists of three shiny, geometric octahedron shapes (red, blue, and yellow) that dangle from a frame. These vibrant colours and three-dimensional forms encourage your baby to track the objects and engage their developing depth perception

🔊 Listen to this Build a wide collection of classic songs to sing to your baby. Familiar tunes like lullabies or nursery rhymes can provide comfort, stimulate auditory development, and help create a bonding experience.