Cognitive Growth in Newborns
Current as of: May 27, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
Cognitive Growth in NewbornsTopic OverviewCognition is the ability to think, learn, and remember. Your baby is born with 100 billion brain cells ( neurons ). To function at their full potential, these cells must form connections (synapses) with each other. These connections carry messages between the cells in the brain and from the brain to the body. During a baby's first month, the body makes more connections and improves how the cells are able to work together. You can help boost your baby's brain growth by providing a loving, comforting, and stimulating environment. Your baby learns from every interaction. For example, when you respond to cries of hunger by offering food and comfort, your baby learns to trust and depend on you. The majority of synapses are made during childhood and serve as the basis for lifetime learning. Related InformationCreditsCurrent as of: May 27, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Current as of: May 27, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics |
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