Ludington-Hoe, Susan: How to Have a Smarter Baby: The Infant Stimulation Program for Enhancing Your Baby's Natural Development

15 minutes a day to a healther, happier, smarter babyDr. Susan Ludington-Hoe's internationally acclaimed Infant Stimulation Program has shown thousands of parents how to have healthier, happier, and smarter babies. In this important book, Dr. Ludington-Hoe shares with you the remarkable techniques and learning toys she developed and tested-with dramatic results-with parents and children. Stressing the development of a close and loving relationship between you and your child, she shows you what to do at every stage-during pregnancy, the first days after birth and the crucial first six months-to expand your joys in parenting and maximize your baby's physical and mental potential. You'll learn how to:• Plan a pregnancy diet to promote your baby's brain growth• Design a nursery that will stimulate mental and physical development• Make and/or buy inexpensive toys to accelerate muscular and eye coordination• Tailor your program to your infant's needs• Talk to baby in captivating ways that will encourage language development• Include father to bond the whole family in a relaxed, nurturing, and loving environmentAn extremely clear treatise on infant development and the use of various toys and techniques designed for each stage.-Los Angeles Times