Engage your baby in a variety of activities. Show her around the house. Take her out for a walk. Let her play with different objects to introduce her to different shapes, textures and colors–but make sure they are safe and won’t choke her.

Read children’s books to your baby. Introduce him to different concepts, as this will help to develop his language skills. Don’t worry if he doesn’t seem interested in the stories–your voice is a treat, and the earlier you introduce your child to reading, the better.

Introduce your infant to other children. Join a playgroup, go out to the park at regular times, or just get together with family members, friends and neighbors who have kids. Let your child play with the kids, as this will help develop her social skills.

Talk to your baby whenever you can. For instance, when you feed or change him, explain what you’re doing and talk to him about the process. Respond to his reactions in full sentences as much as possible, and avoid excessive baby talk. This will help him learn to interact with people, and encourage communication at an earlier age.

Give her toys that stimulate brain activities, such as building blocks or push and pull toys. Learn about what your baby likes and does not like, and encourage her to play using her imagination. Have fun with your baby, and she will have fun too.

Decorate the nursery with a lot of images and colors. Visual stimulation improves brain development through enhanced curiosity and concentration. Hang pictures and lay out colorful blankets, for example, to introduce your children to art and colors.

Learn about what your baby likes and does not like.