The Baby Brain

By brito.mykalti07@gmail.com

  • Prenatal

    Prenatal
    The formation of neurons begins very early in the human embryo. Five weeks after conception, the cells developing the brain begin dividing rapidly to form the billion neurons that an infant’s brain has at birth. Once formed, neurons migrate to the correct location in the brain, and synapses begin forming.

  • Newborn

    Newborn
    At birth, the infant brain weighs 3/4 pounds (300-350 grams) and contains billions of neurons. Connections in the parts of the brain that control basic survival and reflexes are already well-developed, and myelination in those areas is nearly complete.

  • 0-3 months

    0-3 months
    Rapid formation of neural connections; basic reflexes like sucking and grasping. Limited vision, focusing on objections 8-12 inches away; begins to track moving objects with eyes. Communicates through cries, coos, and gurgles; begins to imitate some sounds

  • 3-6 months

    3-6 months
    Increased social awareness; smiles and responds to familiar faces; begins to babble. Ability to distinguish colors, especially high contrast ones; improved depth perception. Starts babbling repetitive sounds like "ba-ba" or "ma-ma"; experiments with vocal cords.

  • 6-9 Months

    6-9 Months
    Improved motor skills; reaches for objects; explores surroundings with curiosity. Can see across the room; exploring objects with hands and eyes. Understands simple words and gestures; may respond to their name.

  • 9-12 Months

    9-12 Months
    Enhanced understanding of simple words and gestures; may take first steps; increased cognitive development. Continuing to refine visual skills; beginning to recognize familiar objects and faces from a distance. Begins to say first words, though they may not be perfectly clear; continues to expand vocabulary and language skills.

  • 18 Months

    18 Months
    At 18 months, a baby's brain is developing rapidly, and this is a crucial period for cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Cognitive Development begins and they learn Language Skills, Problem-solving, and better self-awareness skills.

  • 2 Years

    2 Years
    At 2 years old, a child's brain is undergoing rapid development, marked by significant advancements in language, cognitive abilities, social skills, and motor coordination. They are now able to string together short sentences and use said sentences to ask for things and ask questions. Along with that their Problem solving skills are increased because they begin to control their body movements better.