Marlene Junker Enhancing Cognitive Development: Activities to Stimulate Your Baby's Growing Mind by Marlene Junker During the neonatal stage, babies undergo rapid cognitive development, laying the foundation for their future learning and understanding. As a parent or caregiver, you play a crucial role in nurturing this growth through interactive and stimulating activities. This blog explores effective strategies and activities to enhance your baby's cognitive development, fostering curiosity, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence from an early age. Bonding Through Sensory Play Sensory play is vital for stimulating your baby's senses and promoting cognitive development. Engage your baby in activities that involve touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell, such as gentle massage with textured toys, exploring colorful and contrasting visuals, listening to soothing music or nature sounds, and introducing safe, age-appropriate toys with varying textures and s...