A collection of films and articles all about the science behind your baby's early development and language learning.

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

Having a newborn involves an irregular cycle of feeding, changing diapers and sleeping. As they begin to attune to the world around them, they'll express curiosity. This is where having forms of ...

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal computer ...

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Babies go through rapid development in their first year of life. The best baby toys can help them learn to roll, sit, walk, talk ...

Congratulations — you’re about to discover some of the most mind-blowing, bizarre, and downright amazing facts about newborn babies. While those tiny bundles of joy may seem simple on the surface, ...

A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can ...

A simple pregnancy nutrition guide with 7 essential foods that support mom’s health and baby’s development throughout every ...

A study led by researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, including Donghai Liang, PhD (right), found a mother's exposure to certain everyday products can negatively impact a ...