Baby Toys : Building The Brain

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Baby toys that make noise, encourage touching, move or spin, show bright colors, or present the world in a new way may make a lasting impression on the brain, according to a new study. Research suggests that baby toys that encourage the development of new learning skills leave a permanent stamp on young brains that may help them adapt as adults.

"This work shows the importance of investing in childhood experiences. Early learning can have long lasting effects on the architecture of the brain," says Eric Knudsen, PhD and professor at Stanford University of Medicine, in a news release. This conclusion is drawn from the fact that baby toys appear to impact test animals later in life.

The research involved young owls, some of whom were given baby toys, designed by the scientists. The baby toys were special goggles that shifted the perception of the world to one side. When the owls peered through the goggles, any sound coming from the left appeared to be coming from straight ahead, which confused the owls and permitted its prey to escape. But eventually, the owls learned to use their baby toys, adapting to the new auditory environment, and were able to successfull capture their prey. When the goggles were removed the owls shifted back to their original orientation with ease.

The owls were tested again, much later in their lives, with the same baby toys, the perception shifting goggles. Those owls who had experienced the goggles as young owls were able to once again adjust to the shift, but those who had not used the baby toys were confused by them.

Knudsen's report indicates that brain regions that help children interpret sensory input are dramatically affected by early childhood experiences, and that baby toys that stimulate young minds may help build their brains to address a future need.

We hope this research puts baby toys in a whole new light. Baby toys should not be seen as frivolous notions that keep baby quiet. Baby toys contribute to the development of a young brain in ways that may impact the child later in life.

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