1. MAKE EYE CONTACT
Take advantage of those brief moments when your newborn’s eyes are open, and look right into them. Babies recognise faces early on, and yours is the most important one of all. By doing this, you get into the habit of looking your child in the eyes when you communicate with her. Looking into your baby’s eyes conveys the message that you’re sincere and she’s important to you.
2. PREEMPT YOUR ACTIONS
When you announce, “I’m going to turn on the light now” before flipping the switch, you’re teaching her about cause and effect.
3. MAKE CONVERSATION
While you’ll probably feel silly conversing with a young baby who just isn’t going to talk back, by leaving short pauses where your baby would speak,
