17 Tips Why the Early Years are Important

The brain development of a child’s life is very important for later health and development.

In reality the brain grows before birth and if you want a good foundation for future learning and health, you need to think about caring before during pregnancy

How well a brain develops depends on many factors in addition to genes, here are some recommendations and warnings to ponder on:

Recommendations

1. Make sure to have proper nutrition starting in pregnancy

2. Avoid exposure to toxins or infections

3. Encourage the child’s experiences with other people and the world

4. Always remember positive or negative experiences can add up to shape a child’s development and can have lifelong effects.

5. Ensure children grow and learn best in a safe environment

6. Protect children from neglect and from extreme or chronic stress

7. Encourage plenty of opportunities to play and explore.

8. Remember children learn best when parents take turns when talking and playing.

9. Speaking with children and exposing them to books, stories, and songs helps strengthen children’s language and communication.

10. Avoid exposure to stress and trauma can have long-term negative consequences for the child’s brain.

11. Making sure they reach developmental milestones.

12. Ensure that any problems are detected early and children can receive the intervention they may need.

13. Promotehealthy diet and the right nutrients like sufficient folic acid.

14. Reduce risks, such as by infectious diseases like Cytomegalovirus or Zika virus, by exposure to toxins, including from smoking or alcohol.

15. Get help when experiencing stress, trauma, or mental health conditions like depression during pregnancy.

16. Maintain regular health care during pregnancy can help prevent complications, including premature birth, which can affect the baby’s brain. 

17. Keep up to date with safe childhood vaccines, such as the measles vaccine, can protect children from dangerous complications like swelling of the brain.

In Conclusion

The development of a healthy brain can start even before pregnancy.

Brain growth in infancy continues to depend on the right care and nutrition.

Ensuring that parents and caregivers have access to healthy foods and places to live and play that are healthy and safe for their child can help them provide more nurturing care.

Further Info / Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/early-brain-development.html

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