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The Baby Brain Map

Your guide to early development.

Brains develop faster during ages 0-3 than at any other time in life

The Baby Brain Map is a developmental-scientist approved tool that turns early brain science into practical strategies so you can care with confidence.

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Ready to help you nurture little neurons for big futures

Great care starts with knowing what’s going on in growing brains. The Baby Brain Map makes it easy to explore how early experiences shape development and gives you simple, real-life ways to support healthy growth and emotional well-being.

It’s an interactive tool built for early childhood professionals, caregivers and advocates. As with all of our premier professional development resources, it offers practical strategies for making the most of these critical early years.

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The first three years of life are a time of unparalleled growth and opportunity.

Understanding the stages of early brain development allows you to: 

  • Foster emotional well-being and resilience in children. 
  • Build environments that support healthy neurological development. 
  • Advocate for policies that invest in infant brain science and early childhood programs. 
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How can the Baby Brain Map be used?

The Baby Brain Map is a developmental scientist-approved tool that equips you to make a meaningful impact during this critical window of infant brain development.

  • Parent Education: Share the tool with families to demystify the stages of baby brain development and empower them to nurture their child’s growth. 
  • Professional Development: Train staff and higher education students on the importance of early experiences in shaping infant brain development. 
  • Program Planning: Create activities and interventions that align with the unique stages of baby brain development in early childhood. 
  • Advocacy: Use it to champion the importance of supporting families and children during this critical period of neurological development. 
  • Family Support: For social workers, therapists, or health professionals, the Baby Brain Map offers a practical way to engage families in discussions about their child’s development. 
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