| Copyright (c) 2009 Liddle Kidz Foundation Infant and | | | | The first three years are of special importance. |
| Children's Pediatric Massage | | | | During this time the brain has the greatest potential |
| A baby's brain is twice as active as an adult's brain. | | | | for learning and developing. In early childhood, the |
| When a baby is born, they have billions of brain cells, | | | | brain is genetically programmed to produce more |
| many of which are not yet connected. Those cells | | | | synapses, (point of connection between two nerve |
| become connected through new experiences. When | | | | cells), than it will ever use. The development of the |
| you talk to your baby, cuddle him and touch him | | | | brain will keep the synapses that are used and lose |
| lovingly, these new experiences start to make those | | | | those that are not. |
| essential brain connections. | | | | |