1歳までがゴールデンタイム！赤ちゃんの脳がグングン育つ神習慣[絶対役立つ子育て雑学]

The human brain experiences its most rapid growth during the first year of life, from 0 to 1 year old.

A baby's brain, which is approximately 30% of its adult size immediately after birth, grows to about 70% of its adult size within just one year.

US neuroscience research clearly indicates that an infant's early environment significantly influences their intelligence, emotional development, and social skills throughout their life.

The traditional belief that holding a baby too much creates "bad habits" (抱き癖) is scientifically disproven and based on outdated values.

Holding a baby is a foundational habit for emotional stability, attachment formation, interpersonal skills, and the basis of self-esteem.

Babies who are frequently exposed to gentle expressions, slow movements, calm voices, and smiles from their parents develop higher empathy, emotional stability, and social skills.

Oxytocin, a "security hormone," is secreted in large amounts in a baby's brain through physical touch such as back rubs, hand holding, gentle cheek touching, and massage.

US research reports that children who have longer crawling periods tend to have higher learning abilities.

The American Academy of Pediatrics explicitly warns that prolonged digital video viewing for children under two years old has a high probability of delaying language development.

The idea that ignoring a crying baby makes them smarter is scientifically incorrect.

The belief that babies who walk early are smarter has no scientific basis.

Multiple studies have found that prolonged crying in babies increases stress hormones and negatively impacts the growth of brain circuits.