Infants

In their first year, infants learn to focus their vision, explore, and learn about the things around them

Brain development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Learning language is more than making sounds or saying mama.  Listening, understanding, and knowing the names of people and things are all part of language development. During this stage, infants also are developing bonds of trust and love with their parents and others as part of social and emotional development. The way parents cuddle, hold, and play with their child will set the basis for how they will interact with them and others.

Dr. Palmer works with new parents to make sure they are confident in their role and that they have addressed all the important issues like sleep, safety, breastfeeding, activity and a healthy body, screen time and much more. Please make sure to fill out all necessary forms before your appointment.

  • Talk to them. They will find your voice calming.

    Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words. This will help them learn to use language.

    Read to your baby as much as you can. This will them develop and understand language and sounds.

    Sing to your baby and play music. This will help your baby develop a love for music and will help their brain development.

    Praise your baby and give them lots of loving attention.

    Spend time cuddling and holding your baby. This will help them feel cared for and secure.

    Play with your baby when they are alert and relaxed. Watch your baby closely for signs of being tired or fussy so that they can take a break.

    Distract your baby with toys and move them to safe areas when they start moving and touching things they shouldn’t touch.

    Take care of yourself: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Parenting can be exhausting work! It is easier to enjoy your new baby and be a positive, loving parent when you feel good yourself.

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