Repetitive stimulation strengthens these connections and makes them permanent , whereas young connections that don't get used eventually die out. These first years are a very important and pivotal time for a developing young brain. This intense period of brain growth and network building happens only once in a lifetime. We as parents have a brief but golden opportunity to help our babies stimulate the formation of brain circuitry. The more stimulating experiences you can give your baby means the more circuitry that is built for enhanced learning in the future.
Babies have a definite preference for high contrast images.
The amount of connections in the brain can increase or decrease by 25 percent depending on the environment and stimulation. Visual stimulation can produce developmental advantages including enhanced curiosity, attentiveness and concentration. First of all, remember love and affection are very real needs. This unconditional love also creates a strong self-esteem and increased development of brain circuitry. Talk to your baby often with a kind voice, a wide range of vocabulary, and a lot of expression.