tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17464493086855450882024-03-14T02:48:37.768-04:00The Babysmartees BlogBabysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-35350493442003475112011-12-25T06:45:00.004-05:002011-12-25T06:45:00.465-05:00Merry Christmas<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8rux2LbSZJo/TV2lr6yFZtI/AAAAAAAAAoM/1OZfQU5cMgI/s1600/november%2B2008%2B112%2B%25284%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574794087686825682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8rux2LbSZJo/TV2lr6yFZtI/AAAAAAAAAoM/1OZfQU5cMgI/s320/november%2B2008%2B112%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-84766324376337396192011-12-22T08:30:00.003-05:002011-12-22T08:30:03.106-05:00First Day of Winter<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYxs3GrbJlg/TV2igmCq-SI/AAAAAAAAAn8/t3492G9cNyI/s1600/January%2B2009%2B%255B3%255D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574790594605807906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYxs3GrbJlg/TV2igmCq-SI/AAAAAAAAAn8/t3492G9cNyI/s320/January%2B2009%2B%255B3%255D.JPG" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-24143528190852039422011-11-24T09:15:00.002-05:002011-11-24T09:15:00.181-05:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BABYSMARTEES<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgHvQVLjrwo/TV2gFyvOHPI/AAAAAAAAAns/LZqPFS4_XMA/s1600/November%2B2007%2B%255B21%255D023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574787935134162162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgHvQVLjrwo/TV2gFyvOHPI/AAAAAAAAAns/LZqPFS4_XMA/s320/November%2B2007%2B%255B21%255D023.JPG" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-25569602952259439642011-10-12T09:15:00.000-04:002011-10-12T09:15:00.211-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: touch a finger<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TI-wSKPX15I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/oBn6-p2g9O4/s1600/Infant+Stimulation_finger+grasp+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516821894585112466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TI-wSKPX15I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/oBn6-p2g9O4/s200/Infant+Stimulation_finger+grasp+2.jpg" /></a>Reaching for any object helps baby’s brain develop hand-eye coordination. And there is one object that newborns especially enjoy grasping, your finger. <br /><br />Allow your baby to hold your finger and to feel it. Encourage by saying “good girl” or “you’re so strong.” <br /><br />For a change gently stroke the inside of her hand then slightly moving your finger away. She will quickly learn to coordinate the feel, reach, and grasp.Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-53919514404473360192011-10-10T09:26:00.002-04:002011-10-10T09:26:00.469-04:00Happy Thanksgiving Canada!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzleqQcycmk/TV2gr81tYtI/AAAAAAAAAn0/Yii-utPyK1U/s1600/Canada%2BDay%2B%255B8%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574788590680761042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzleqQcycmk/TV2gr81tYtI/AAAAAAAAAn0/Yii-utPyK1U/s320/Canada%2BDay%2B%255B8%255D.jpg" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-20148096375646419042011-10-09T07:07:00.004-04:002011-10-09T07:13:13.342-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: talk, talk, talk<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9BetsT2iwI/AAAAAAAAAL4/hHzqE3ycI98/s1600/Infant+Stimulation_conversation.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970487081962242" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9BetsT2iwI/AAAAAAAAAL4/hHzqE3ycI98/s200/Infant+Stimulation_conversation.jpg" /></a>No matter what age your baby is you should be talking, talking, talking - when he is awake and interested in a "conversation. "<br /><br />When baby is a newborn keep your voice soft and soothing, always keeping in mind your baby's need for feeling secure.<br /><br />When baby starts oohing and aahing, it is time for you to start responding! Get a conversation going. For example if you are in the kitchen and he begins to babble, say “Yes, Mama is making dinner. Are you hungry?” Then wait to see if there is a response.<br /><br />Talk and teach your child. Offer pauses so your child has a chance to respond. Be sure to ask questions in addition to making statements so your infant hears the sounds, intonation, and general patterns of language and conversation.Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-85702180315741328132011-10-05T07:04:00.000-04:002011-10-09T07:05:40.776-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: walk & rub<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_t1DYGNeI/AAAAAAAAAPI/RYZ80ay6KUE/s1600/infant+stimulation_walk+and+rub.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_t1DYGNeI/AAAAAAAAAPI/RYZ80ay6KUE/s200/infant+stimulation_walk+and+rub.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471853567973668322" /></a>Walk and rub is an especially fun activity to do with your newborn baby. <br /><br />With baby in your arms and walk a few steps, then look into his eyes, then touch nose to nose and rub. Look into his eyes again and smile. Remember, infant stimulation is all about the connection between you and you baby, so touch is vital especially when your baby is a newborn.<br /><br />Repeat this activity up to 15 minutes as long as your and your baby are enjoying it.Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-50922609202732319252011-10-01T08:56:00.000-04:002011-10-09T07:03:11.402-04:00Infant Stimulation includes Routine & Predictability<p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S2qq8XZ8VhI/AAAAAAAAAF0/kOmTkG9jmHE/s1600-h/Mama+Loves+Landon.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 125px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434343854427624978" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S2qq8XZ8VhI/AAAAAAAAAF0/kOmTkG9jmHE/s200/Mama+Loves+Landon.JPG" /></a></p><p>Build stimulating interactive fun right into your baby’s daily routine. Babies like routine, they like predictability.</p><br /><p>Baby likes that he sees you first in the morning and that his bath is before he goes to sleep at night (routine). He also likes that when he cries you come and pick him up (predictability).</p><br /><p>Predictability and routine are important parts of your baby’s cognitive development and therefore part of your infant stimulation program. </p>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-68936734305245699462011-09-30T09:30:00.000-04:002011-10-09T06:55:43.058-04:00Security: give it to your newborn<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9BW-CwBKeI/AAAAAAAAALg/yv7Rl6Y1fTM/s1600/Crying!.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462961971890563554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9BW-CwBKeI/AAAAAAAAALg/yv7Rl6Y1fTM/s200/Crying!.jpg" /></a>Give your newborn the greatest sense of security you can. When your baby cries she needs something from you.<br /><br />At first you will question what she needs: is it time to eat, is she hungry, does she need her diaper changed, does she have gas and need to be burped? But never underestimate the simple need for comfort. This little baby is dependent on you for everything including warmth, love, and security.<br /><br />Stimulate her with as much warmth, love and security as you can. Yes, pick her up when she cries. Soothe her. Show her that she is secure and she is loved. You will never regret these actions.Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-30803796446002261492011-09-28T08:49:00.000-04:002011-10-09T06:52:08.316-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: the power of a cuddle<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_WkhcU5DI/AAAAAAAAAOo/8w8c4LDjW9s/s1600/our+family.january+2007+(2).JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471827995219256370" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_WkhcU5DI/AAAAAAAAAOo/8w8c4LDjW9s/s200/our+family.january+2007+(2).JPG" /></a>Hold you infant in your arms. Rock her gently and whisper "I love you."<br /><br />Research shows that infants who are cuddled, snuggled, and held actually grow up to be more secure and independent.<br /><br />Naturally you will be holding, rocking, and snuggling your baby, but make this an actual 15 minute infant stimulation activity as often as you like . . . (every day?!)Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-63655286752019291192011-09-25T06:37:00.001-04:002011-10-09T06:47:07.348-04:00Reminder: Key Principles of Infant Stimulation<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wdl-LmzmyLE/TpF6EMF-AaI/AAAAAAAAAu8/P_4zSKVpsw0/s1600/Tummy%2BTime.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661440418965750178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wdl-LmzmyLE/TpF6EMF-AaI/AAAAAAAAAu8/P_4zSKVpsw0/s200/Tummy%2BTime.jpg" /></a> Infant stimulation activities are fun, important, and influential to your baby’s development. However, these are not exercises in quantity but quality. Baby will benefit most when he is paying attention, therefore, when he is able to pay attention. He shouldn’t be crying, squirming, kicking, or sleepy when you decide to begin stimulation activities.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CGMNe0EDeNg/TpF63y08x3I/AAAAAAAAAvM/yfzSABoyIdo/s1600/HRS_0417%2B%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661441305536677746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CGMNe0EDeNg/TpF63y08x3I/AAAAAAAAAvM/yfzSABoyIdo/s200/HRS_0417%2B%25283%2529.jpg" /></a><br />It is likely that baby is most attentive following his nap. Probably the best indicator as to whether it is a good time to begin interactive stimulation is that your baby is responding to the stimulation. Once he is no longer paying attention, begins to look away, concentrate more on his pacifier, or in any way shows distress (eg crying) it is time to stop.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxTWrKwDUkg/TpF6RB09oiI/AAAAAAAAAvE/CRAt1oZslhc/s1600/4-24-2007-08.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661440639548367394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxTWrKwDUkg/TpF6RB09oiI/AAAAAAAAAvE/CRAt1oZslhc/s200/4-24-2007-08.jpg" /></a>Now how about you? How are you feeling? Yes, this is just as important! You should always be happy when interacting with your baby. It is okay to skip stimulation activities if you are not up to it. If you are in a bad mood or tired it is actually better to skip the activities for the day. Your baby will still learn many things today, he will still be stimulated, and he will still love you. Take a break and come back tomorrow!</div><br /><br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-76915687975963741412011-09-23T08:56:00.004-04:002011-09-23T08:56:00.176-04:00Autumn Equinox<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrqpRcJ_SYo/TndxEgIf2nI/AAAAAAAAAus/EvotPHbgJf0/s1600/Autumn%2BEquinox.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654112179345939058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrqpRcJ_SYo/TndxEgIf2nI/AAAAAAAAAus/EvotPHbgJf0/s400/Autumn%2BEquinox.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uOv7uYHJ71s/TV2d16fyB1I/AAAAAAAAAnk/cmMRkuFVzKc/s1600/Autumn%2BEquinox.jpg"></a></div>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-60503567332790821832011-09-21T05:30:00.000-04:002011-09-21T05:30:01.417-04:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg2BdtcD5ds/TndwsYiyLaI/AAAAAAAAAuk/W3fizqOJW-o/s1600/october%2B2008%2B306%2B%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654111764991847842" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg2BdtcD5ds/TndwsYiyLaI/AAAAAAAAAuk/W3fizqOJW-o/s400/october%2B2008%2B306%2B%25283%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TgnmxS6pGlU/TndwhERDm-I/AAAAAAAAAuc/d_1rypnuwR8/s1600/october%2B2008%2B306%2B%25282%2529.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-6752159736196341202011-09-20T12:00:00.002-04:002011-09-20T12:00:07.569-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: just touch<img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654113092016551490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ihfwnPH9Ig/Tndx5oGINkI/AAAAAAAAAu0/RgPiyM7l_90/s200/IMG_0321%2B%25282%2529.JPG" />Present your baby with experiences that foster learning and growth. The best way for your infant to learn is by holding him and playing with him. The interaction is the thing!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Start with TOUCH, or tactile stimulation. Stroke you newborn often. Caress him across the forehead, down his cheek, across his neck, down his arm, and into his hand – repeat for the other side. Then bring him in for a cuddle.</div>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-31485988963428936842011-09-19T20:26:00.002-04:002011-09-19T20:26:00.138-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uY_sbBVWGp0/TnduGtxFiII/AAAAAAAAAuE/Zo92Tle9q1o/s1600/Babysmartees%2BT-shirt_back.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654108918830696578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uY_sbBVWGp0/TnduGtxFiII/AAAAAAAAAuE/Zo92Tle9q1o/s200/Babysmartees%2BT-shirt_back.jpg" /></a>Have you seen the new Babysmartees website? It is new and improved although the basics are still the same: <em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Infant stimulation is the interaction between you and your baby and Babysmartees t-shirts were made to enhance your baby's visual stimulation.</span></em><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Check out the new Babysmartees website (<a href="http://www.babysmartees.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">http://www.babysmartees.com/</span></a>)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>See the <a href="http://babysmartees.blogspot.com/2011/09/top-ten-reasons-for-infant-stimulation.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Top Ten Reasons for Infant Stimulation</span></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ7V41SIJ-I/TndueIQMVPI/AAAAAAAAAuU/-e82FVgL4to/s1600/Blogger%2BLogo.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div>And please like our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/babysmartees"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Facebook</span></a> page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/babysmartees"><img style="WIDTH: 29px; HEIGHT: 28px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654109088081116626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqPGUbNnIoo/TnduQkRh_dI/AAAAAAAAAuM/9eLB3Ahvnes/s200/Facebook%2BLogo.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-76861697128751206032011-09-19T12:00:00.000-04:002011-09-19T12:00:03.417-04:00Top Ten Reasons for Infant Stimulation<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aM6CUb2rskA/TW6SV_-Z53I/AAAAAAAAAqE/fobt6jCbKPU/s1600/infant%2Bstimulation_newborn%2Bsensory%2Bstimulation.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 114px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579557895006709618" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aM6CUb2rskA/TW6SV_-Z53I/AAAAAAAAAqE/fobt6jCbKPU/s200/infant%2Bstimulation_newborn%2Bsensory%2Bstimulation.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">1. The foundation of an infant stimulation program is the interaction between a parent and child; enhance the close and loving relationship between you and your baby by starting stimulation activities today.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pc4CSCIgGdk/TW6PQepPObI/AAAAAAAAAp0/S35BTpB_lLw/s1600/Infant%2BStimulation_language.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 176px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579554501625330098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pc4CSCIgGdk/TW6PQepPObI/AAAAAAAAAp0/S35BTpB_lLw/s200/Infant%2BStimulation_language.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">2. The activities are fun! You should and will enjoy the activities as much as your infant. And wait until you see your baby’s reaction to the activities.<br /><br />3. Infant stimulation activities do not require a lot of time. An activity should not last longer than 15 minutes.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Infant stimulation activities are inexpensive. The few things you might purchase (a <a href="http://www.babysmartees.com/">Babysmartees t-shirt </a>for visual stimulation, orange or peppermint extract for scent stimulation, or fabric for a tactical blanket) are minor costs.<br /><br />5. The human brain has its largest growth spurt within the first year of life and a baby’s environment has the strongest impact on his brain. Create a stimulating environment during your baby’s first year.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3V2R0NAQdX8/TW6MomTEj5I/AAAAAAAAApE/qDsz7os43kk/s1600/Infant%2BStimulation%2BPre-Birth.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 63px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579551617461817234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3V2R0NAQdX8/TW6MomTEj5I/AAAAAAAAApE/qDsz7os43kk/s200/Infant%2BStimulation%2BPre-Birth.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">6. Infant stimulation activities are fun and valuable even before your baby is born. Your baby is able to sense and respond to the world while in the womb. And guess what research has shown to be the best time of day for pre-birth stimulation activities? Fetuses are most alert in the evening between eight and midnight. So rest up from your day and learn an activity to do with the beautiful child you carrying.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qtTvZcC6hmk/TW6M7fXZCDI/AAAAAAAAApM/0LNpJwXGGL0/s1600/Babysmartees%2BPapa%2B3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 119px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579551942018402354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qtTvZcC6hmk/TW6M7fXZCDI/AAAAAAAAApM/0LNpJwXGGL0/s200/Babysmartees%2BPapa%2B3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">7. A father’s involvement is just as important as a mother’s. Infant stimulation activities are perfect opportunities for father and baby to bond. While mom bears the responsibility for the pregnancy, the birth, and the feeding, both parents can be and should be doing stimulation activities with their baby.<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MO_wIfsJoCA/TW6OfyRlJDI/AAAAAAAAAps/xxeYYfG7wEk/s1600/Infant%2BStimulation%2B-%2Bolder%2Bkids%2Bwith%2Bbaby.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579553665081222194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MO_wIfsJoCA/TW6OfyRlJDI/AAAAAAAAAps/xxeYYfG7wEk/s200/Infant%2BStimulation%2B-%2Bolder%2Bkids%2Bwith%2Bbaby.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">8. These are activities that the whole family can enjoy with baby. There is no reason to limit infant stimulation activities to the parents and baby only, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles can learn and enjoy the program too! Just be certain they understand the goal and to always ensure that baby is enjoying himself.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://shop.babysmartees.com/How-to-Have-a-Smarter-Baby_c14.htm"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 119px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579555582279840546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zJn4CtNgkXk/TW6QPYZWcyI/AAAAAAAAAp8/6xIooYLQ_hc/s200/How%2Bto%2BHave%2Ba%2BSmarter%2BBaby.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">9. Finding activities to do is easy! The Babysmartees Blog is dedicated to infant stimulation activities, so come back daily for new activities and ideas. If you would like to read about the research as well as the activities get a copy of <a href="http://shop.babysmartees.com/main.sc">"How to Have a Smarter Baby; Infant Stimulation – Proven Ways to Enhance your Baby’s Natural Development.”<br /></a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">10. With all the good reasons to do infant stimulation activities, I still think this is reason number one: sometimes day in and day out with an infant is not the most stimulating for you. I still remember how every day can feel the same. Having a variety of activities to do with your infant can change things up for you and help you get through another day without it feeling like you are reliving the same day as yesterday! </span>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-89653072620222415212011-09-19T11:16:00.010-04:002011-09-19T11:32:05.549-04:00We're Back<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCrnRfHAxBU/TnddoiEI48I/AAAAAAAAAtc/CElCoSIuxJI/s1600/HRS_0417%2B%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654090808107262914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCrnRfHAxBU/TnddoiEI48I/AAAAAAAAAtc/CElCoSIuxJI/s200/HRS_0417%2B%25283%2529.jpg" /></a>The summer is over (it is official this Friday, September 23), school has started, and everyone is back to work including Babysmartees.<br /><br />New posts begin today starting with The Top 10 Reasons for Infant Stimulation. Also check out the new Babysmartees website. We have relaunched with a new look and will soon include new products. Hope to see you here and there!!<br /><br />Like us on Facebook! 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May we remember the many who have died for our freedom . . . and their families.<br /><br /><br />Memorial Day also often marks the start of the summer vacation season. Babysmartees is embarking on a vacation this summer and will return in the Fall BIGGER and BETTER. May everyone have a safe and happy summer.</span>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-89669287461606895632011-05-25T08:54:00.000-04:002011-05-25T08:54:00.448-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: TOES!<span style="color:#3333ff;"><em>“This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none, and this little piggy cried wee wee wee all the way home.”</em></span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9C4BFuQ8XI/AAAAAAAAAOY/amuoQYcAN28/s1600/Infant+Stimulation_Touch_Feel+Grass.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463068676856017266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9C4BFuQ8XI/AAAAAAAAAOY/amuoQYcAN28/s200/Infant+Stimulation_Touch_Feel+Grass.jpg" /></a>This Little Piggy is a wonderful stimulation activity. There is language, interaction, expression, and touch . . . to the toes! You have learned to caress your baby’s head, face, and neck. And it is common to allow your baby to grasp your finger, but this fun game is all about the feet and toes. It is a whole new area of the body to stimulate.<br /><br />Make sure you and your baby are having fun and be sure to give her a big kiss, on her toes, when you are finished!Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-15129426878087005482011-05-20T09:12:00.000-04:002011-05-20T09:12:00.441-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: snuggling & cuddling<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_WkhcU5DI/AAAAAAAAAOo/8w8c4LDjW9s/s1600/our+family.january+2007+(2).JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S-_WkhcU5DI/AAAAAAAAAOo/8w8c4LDjW9s/s200/our+family.january+2007+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471827995219256370" /></a>Hold you infant in your arms. Rock her gently and whisper "I love you." <br /><br />Research shows that infants who are cuddled, snuggled, and held actually grow up to be more secure and independent.<br /><br />Naturally you will be holding, rocking, and snuggling your baby, but make this an actual 15 minute infant stimulation activity as often as you like . . . (every day?!)Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-66454234056810775542011-05-17T08:10:00.000-04:002011-05-17T08:10:00.294-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: silly soundsNever forget that infant stimulation is about enhancing the wonderful relationship with your baby through fun and play. And what better way to have fun than with silly sounds. Lay your infant on the bed or have him sitting in his carrier. Be sure he is in a good mood and so are you. Tell him what you are going to do "Are you ready for some silly sounds?" or "Mama is going to make some silly sounds for you." Then make a funny sound with your tongue or your lips (please check out the video for one idea). Make sure you are smiling and laughing and showing your baby how much fun silly sounds are. And as you will see in this video, do not be surprised when your baby comes back with his own silly sound or even repeats yours!<br /><br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-1f79e100c4354d62 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="1f79e100c4354d62"></OBJECT>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-12780169026534620202011-05-13T08:08:00.000-04:002011-05-13T14:00:11.327-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: making music<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TFMETVIbPuI/AAAAAAAAAQw/PjXoIDCF7qs/s1600/Piano+Keys.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 170px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499744300086017762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TFMETVIbPuI/AAAAAAAAAQw/PjXoIDCF7qs/s200/Piano+Keys.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TFME3Fir2FI/AAAAAAAAARA/V7y4LyAYSiE/s1600/Windchimes+%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 57px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499744914376480850" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/TFME3Fir2FI/AAAAAAAAARA/V7y4LyAYSiE/s200/Windchimes+%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a>You may have heard about playing music for your baby, but how about making music? Tap out a rhythm on a drum, jingle some bells, or play a simple tune on the piano. See what effect different instruments and different tunes have on your baby.<br /><br />And do not feel limited by any lack of instruments in your home - put some beans in a plastic container, get a spoon and a pot, or ring some chimes.Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-62840314900218315552011-05-11T08:49:00.001-04:002011-05-11T08:49:00.759-04:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3ZtRJ9NbHI/TV2mKCG1kGI/AAAAAAAAAoU/11xuAamCelU/s1600/102_0673%2B%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3ZtRJ9NbHI/TV2mKCG1kGI/AAAAAAAAAoU/11xuAamCelU/s320/102_0673%2B%25282%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574794605048991842" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-75264694316626490242011-05-10T08:03:00.000-04:002011-05-10T08:03:00.272-04:00Infant Stimulation Activity: and the extended family<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9Co9G7-_GI/AAAAAAAAANg/5-i6BCtcEkM/s1600/Infant+Stimulation_conversation_2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9Co9G7-_GI/AAAAAAAAANg/5-i6BCtcEkM/s200/Infant+Stimulation_conversation_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463052115788102754" /></a>How wonderful that other members of the family want to enjoy the activities that you are doing with your infant. What a great stimulator to hear other voices, see other faces, and smell other scents.<br /><br />The most important part of having others enjoy the infant stimulation program is having them understand that babies enjoy extended periods of interaction. This is not a fleeting moment of play, but a focused period of stimulation. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9CpzNhWm9I/AAAAAAAAANo/Ap7pC2EJ26Q/s1600/november+2007+%5B21%5D007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4DpsZBRDEEE/S9CpzNhWm9I/AAAAAAAAANo/Ap7pC2EJ26Q/s200/november+2007+%5B21%5D007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463053045268388818" /></a>So perhaps Grandma and Grandpa, and Aunt and Uncle, and cousins, should observe what you have been doing, understand it, perhaps read this blog, or get the book How to Have a Smarter Baby, and they will have a great education in how to get directly involved in their new family member's health, happiness, and brain development!Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746449308685545088.post-50761621699008142012011-05-08T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-08T09:00:03.526-04:00HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY from Babysmartees<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei9MdU0K11s/TV1rYVSa6dI/AAAAAAAAAl8/BP5XDIa_GWo/s1600/Babysmartees%2BMother%2B4a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei9MdU0K11s/TV1rYVSa6dI/AAAAAAAAAl8/BP5XDIa_GWo/s320/Babysmartees%2BMother%2B4a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574729979529980370" /></a>Babysmarteeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917878024893838806noreply@blogger.com0