[header] How to raise a smart baby [title] Bond with your baby. [step] Experts note that, upon birth, a baby's brain is concerned with safety. Without a feeling of safety, your baby will be unable to learn as well as they could. 
Immediately after birth there are a number of steps you can take to make your baby feel secure, all of which are related to bonding with your child. [substeps] Skin-to-skin contact helps bonding and brings a feeling of safety.