Chapter 1. Infant Brain and Sensorimotor Development

As newborns grow, they progress at an astounding rate in seen and unseen ways. When witnessing babies’ new skills, whether it be reaching for a rattle or pulling themselves into a standing position, it’s easy to marvel at how far they have come. But what you can’t see is the real action. These sensorimotor advancements are only possible because of the incredible brain development happening in the background.