Infants do not have all of their senses developed at the time of birth. They develop the same completely by around 1 year of age. In the first few months of birth, parents can stimulate their baby's senses through different means that are safe and effective. Some of these senses that can be stimulated after birth include sight, hearing, touch, smell and voice. Doctors suggest that infants see up to a limited distance in the first few months of birth and develop color vision after first four months of birth.

Thus, it is suggested that parents can play peek-a-boo or show the baby different colors that can help him distinguish the same. Singing a song helps the baby recognize voice and relate to it. It also helps him record and observe different sound patterns in his mind. As and when the child starts mimicking your voice, speech senses are activated and thus the baby can be taught to speak by repeating words in front of him.

Touch is the most effective sense of babies. Giving them a toy that does not cause harm can be helpful in developing touch further and activate the sensory organs sooner. For promoting movement, babies can be taught to crawl and eventually walk, by drawing them towards something attractive.

According to an article titled 'Infant Brain Stimulation: How Playing With Your Baby Makes Her Smart', published in raisesmartkid.com, "Babies who are exposed to infant stimulation reach developmental milestones and become independent earlier. They also have better muscle coordination and a stronger self-image."

To know more about the ways in which you can stimulate your baby’s senses, read the ClipBook below.