How to Increase Infant Intelligence

Parents want the best for their babies, so it's only natural to look for ways to help your baby be the best that she can be. There are a variety of ways to boost your child's intelligence, and many of them are things you are probably doing anyway or could easily implement into your daily routine.

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      Create secure attachments between you and baby as well as any other caregivers she has. According to DrMelanieBee.org, secure attachments in infants can increase infant intelligence. To help your child feel securely attached, respond to her cries promptly; don't make her "cry it out" when she is upset. A baby's only form of communication is crying, and when you ignore her, it sends the message that she's not important enough to respond to. Take care of her needs as soon as you can.

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      Show affection. Getting lots of love and cuddles can increase a baby's intelligence. Hold your baby, hug and kiss him, and spend time just staring into his eyes. Consider wearing your baby in a front carrier to make it easier to remain physically close while still keeping your hands free.

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      Read to your baby. Parents.com reports that reading to your infant can increase her intelligence. Even before your baby can understand the words, she will like the tone and rhythm of your voice. As time goes on, she will learn that the symbols on the page have meaning and will develop an early interest in literacy. Point to the words on the page as you say them, and identify the pictures for her.

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      Breastfeed your baby as long you can, if possible. Nursing can increase IQ by several points. Even if you can't breastfeed exclusively, a little is better than none. Enlist the help of your midwife or a lactation specialist if you need some help nursing. Don't panic if this is not a possibility for you. While the benefits are good, the overall difference in IQ between breastfed and formula fed babies is small.

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      Talk to your baby as much as possible. Listening to speech can increase your baby's intelligence. Talk to her while you feed her, change her and play with her. You can also sing to her in the car, talk to her about your day while you fold laundry, or tell her about the weather every morning. Try to use different tones of voice and inflection to keep things interesting for your baby.

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