Cognitive, physical, and social developmental changes are very evident. While there is variation in the rate of growth, most infants follow a similar pattern of development from month to month . Much of this growth is under the influence of genetic maturation, however, the child's environment is critical. Infants need quality nutrition, health care, interaction, tenderness and touch , and novelty in order to maximize their abilities and potential.
Infant development is the foundation for their whole life.
Many new parents are faced with questions about childcare, in fact, infant and toddler daycare is a growing challenge. Read on to learn more. Also, visit the I Am Your Child page. Yet, infant interaction is critical to cognitive or mental growth. Parents wonder how much they can understand their newborn or infant , and whether or not they will raise their child to be healthy and bright.