Babies watch and listen, and try to put everything in their mouths. Before they are mobile, they depend on others to bring them into contact with the world. Later they begin to actively explore their environment and need constant supervision since they do not know the difference between what is safe and what isn't. As children grow, they look at pictures, read, and often thoroughly explore things by taking them apart to see how they work. They rely on adults to take them to interesting places like museums or fire stations.
Encouraging curiosity is well worth the effort.
Here are some things you can do to enhance this childhood gift. Develop your own curiosity. Let your child see that there are always new things to learn. Help your child figure things out. Let your baby explore the latch on your briefcase.