Puzzles and the brain

You should introduce your baby to a 3 piece  puzzle at 10 months .The puzzle should have large knobs this allows the baby's small hands to be able to hold the pieces. It will take the baby a few months just to be able to put one piece of the part into the hole. The puzzle helps to develop the following muscles: fingers,wrist ,and eyes. The puzzle also helps the infant to develop problem solving skills ,math skills and the idea of being persistent . The puzzle should be on the floor at fist your baby will become frustrated. You will need to ask your baby if she needs help and you can also explain that she can give the puzzle a break and do something else. Here you are teaching your baby self-regulation and the idea of going back to finish a task . You are also teaching her that over time you can get a skill. The first time that your baby is able to put a piece of the puzzle in you must make a big deal celebrate. It may take 6months before your baby will be able to complete this puzzle.Over time she will feel competent,build self-esteem  etc. The next puzzle should the with big knobs with the shapes.