Question 1

is it
possible that switching formulas one to many times can effect brain development or harm brain development  in an infant?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: Switching formulas that are meant for regular babies is ok to do and does not lead to problems... but of course, anything is possible in life. No worries. One can just choose major brands of formula, and that should work fine. Breast milk works better, if a woman can breastfeed.

Question 2

is an average sleeping spo2 of 92% acceptable for an infant's brain development? is there an optimal spo2 range for brain development?

Accepted Answer

92% is fine!: Over 90% is just fine so don't worry. Do discuss your concerns about your baby w/ the pediatrician. Premmies do raise parents anxiety, but try to do the hard task of finding the just right spot of care/comfort. When you ask for and get good info from the Dr. use it to do the right stuff and relax. I wish you all well!

Question 3

i heard classical music is good for baby's brain development; how will i know if this actually works.how can i make her attentive to the music playing?

Accepted Answer

Don't try: Your purpose is providing developmentally appropriate stimulation for your child is not to make the child do something, but to provide a playful situation in which the child has the opportunity for learning and experiencing novel or pleasing activities.

Question 4

what kind  of music is good for baby's brain development?

Accepted Answer

Classical: Classical music has a more complex musical structure. Babies as young as 3 mos. Can pick out that structure & recognize classical music selections they have heard before. Researchers think the complexity of classical music is what primes the brain to solve spatial problems more quickly. Listening to classical music may have different effects on the brain than listening to other types of music.

Question 5

i heard classical music is good for baby's brain development. won't he be bored by the music. how can i make her sure she is listening to the music?

Accepted Answer

Music: Why would you think a child would be bored listening to music? Everyone has a different experience in hearing or listening to music. Thinking is influenced by sensory experience in ways that are hard to quantify, but many neuropsychologists have found that the brainwave patterns exhibited with some classical music are associated with complex organization and learning patterns. Complex topic!

Question 6

what is the best vitamins for baby to be able to enhance growth and brain development? also make her immune system stronger to fight sickness.

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: That's easy! Breast feed! There are no man made vitamins that beat what Mother Nature can give. You will need to give baby Vitamin D, for good bone growth. Breast milk has all of the building blocks for Vitamin D, but it takes sunlight to activate them. We protect our babies from the sun, not to mention long gray winters, so that's the only supplement recommended.

Question 7

could moderate drinking damage adolescent brain development?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Research shows that alcohol in any amount is toxic to the developing brain of a child or adolescent.

Question 8

do you enhance your brain development as a child through social development?

Accepted Answer

Of course: We are social animals and are not designed to live solitary lives. Mixing with other kids is normal and does stimulate social development.

Question 9

i heard that drinking a lot as an adolescent will damage brain development. what about just moderate drinking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Research shows that alcohol in any amount is toxic to the developing brain of a child or adolescent.

Question 10

latest findings on when brain development--especially executive skills--is thought to be complete in most young adults?

Accepted Answer

see below: Most studies indicate by age 25 or 26, in males, the final frontal lobe development is in place, especially orbital frontal areas.  Does occur a few years earlier in females.

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I heard classical music is good for baby's brain development; how will i know if this actually works.how can i make her attentive to the music playing?

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What kind of music is good for baby's brain development?

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I heard classical music is good for baby's brain development. won't he be bored by the music. how can i make her sure she is listening to the music?

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What is the best vitamins for baby to be able to enhance growth and brain development? also make her immune system stronger to fight sickness.

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Could moderate drinking damage adolescent brain development?

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Do you enhance your brain development as a child through social development?

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I heard that drinking a lot as an adolescent will damage brain development. what about just moderate drinking?

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Latest findings on when brain development--especially executive skills--is thought to be complete in most young adults?

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