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Cognitive Skills
Cognitive Skills

Babies and toddlers between the ages of newborn to 3 years learn more through daily interactions than in any other age bracket. From the time she is born through to starting school your baby will have mastered how to walk, talk and eat alone. She will master the toilet, make friends and will be able to ask questions and deduce answers. In this section you can discover how these importance cognitive skills grow and the role you can play in baby’s development.

The Mind of the Baby

Up to the age of 3, your baby will learn more through daily interactions than in any other age bracket

Three Types of Intelligence

Emotions, Speech and Math & Logic develop at develop stages as baby grows

Baby's Brain Development

It remains largely a mystery as to why the brain grows by use, but the fact remains that it does

Baby Memory

A good memory helps her anticipate events and plays a role in her developing personality

Why Laughter Is a Sign of Learning

A sense of humor plays an important role in developing self-esteem and building social skills

Importance of Reading to baby

Nothing beats a cuddle on the lounge with your baby while you read a book together

Read your baby a story and boost their brainpower

Here's a guide into what might be going on in your little one's brain as you read

Reading Tips

Start reading to your child from the moment he or she is born

Music for babies

Babies absorb sound, speech and music very early. At one month, infants can recognize family members by their voices

Toddler Cognitive thinking

By about 2 years old, most children develop the ability to think ahead

Growing Smarter Every Day

Some of the signs that your toddler’s mind is taking shape






Expert Tips

from Maree Viotto

If baby settles easily when comforted this should tell you that she is not in pain rather she is looking for your presence to resettle.