By Dr. S. H. Jacob
www.shjacob.io
Author, Your Baby’s Brain, Intellect, and Yo
Content Writer, SmartBabies App
The Science Behind Babies’ Intellect and How It Affects Their Development
What is the Science Behind Babies’ Intellect?
When we think of what a baby’s brain is like, we might imagine a spongy, wet mess. But that messy-looking mass is an organized and complex organ ready to learn and understand the world around him.
A book named Your Baby’s Brain, Intellect’ and You states that a child’s intellectual capabilities are fully developed by the age of twenty-four months. And every single interaction they have with their parents can affect their mental growth. This will potentially help their children become much more innovative.
What are the Different Types of Intelligence in Babies?
There are many different types of intelligence in babies. Some kinds of intelligence are physical skills, such as kicking a ball or sitting up. Once a child reaches an age where the limbs and their bones are fully developed and can support their body weight, the brain channels command for the baby to stand up. This is when a child will begin to perform physical acts and start having more control over themselves.
Cognitive skills, such as understanding language and counting. A child begins to recall memory and starts retaining information for further use. Slowly a child’s emotions begin to develop, and they can express love.
A baby’s intelligence also includes social skills, such as making eye contact or smiling. These unique types of intelligence help babies grow into successful people by allowing them to explore their world and problem-solve.
How Does Baby’s Intelligence Affect Their Development?
A baby whose development has been quick and effective will learn more developmental skills and will be able to problem-solve a lot more quickly. Brain development also helps children in becoming more socially interactive and jolly.
Since humans are developing throughout their lives, they will learn more about the world around them. Late development will not mean that the child is dumb or they will never know how to solve problems. The child can be given stimulation to spark interest, and this can start the development process.
Those who reach a higher level of intelligence will have more control over their body and are known to be physically well-developed. They not only have well-developed body structures but also have better social skills and easily adjust themselves to the crowd. A child with higher intelligence also have better control of their emotions and can make quicker decisions in tense situations.
A child’s intellect is important and will play a necessary role in their life. However, a child should not be forced to learn to reject things. Teaching them the ABCs will not help the child as much as playing and stimulation will. Make sure you bring yourself to be an important figure in the child’s life, so they have someone to receive information from.
