We have all our nuerons at birth . Dendritic connections continue to grow and develop a better functioning brain . All babies are active learners, and engage in random and spontaneous activities. Growth happens quickly and seems like overnight. Babies can scan facial features in the first month.
All babies follow the same pattern of motor developement .
Creeping, crawling, supported walk and free walking are normally acheived by 18 months. Parents and other family members play an important role in socializing children. Just as parents influence their children's behavior, children also influence their parent's behavior. This is called reciprocal socialization. Attachment Attachment seems to intensify at about the 6th or 7th month of life.