Question

Explain why the first three years are so important for brain development.

Answer 1

At birth, the average baby’s brain is about a quarter of the size of the average adult brain. Incredibly, it doubles in size in the first year. It keeps growing to about 80% of adult size by age 3 and 90% – nearly full grown – by age 5. Starting from birth, children develop brain connections through their everyday experiences. They’re built through positive interactions with their parents and caregivers and by using their senses to interact with the world. A young child’s daily experiences determine which brain connections develop and which will last for a lifetime. The amount and quality of care, stimulation and interaction they receive in their early years makes all the difference.

Answer 2

The first three years are very important for brain development because it is when a baby learns to grow their mind for examples, they learn to speak, walk and its through the babies years that makes him or her like a certain thing for the first time like she or he may dislike oranges. it also is the time when they learn how to develop their senses, sight, smell and hearing :) hope this helps!