“The experiences babies have during play help strengthen and expand networks of connections in their developing brains.” — Diane W. Bales, professor at University of Georgia. There are countless ways to raise happy, healthy kids – but one factor that the majority of experts agree on is the importance of play for every aspect of child development! It is deemed so vital that the United Nations considers it a human right for all children. Not only that, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that doctors write “play prescriptions” for stress relief, learning, and overall well-being. When babies and children build with LEGOs, stack blocks, fiddle with mobiles, climb trees, create pretend worlds and characters, have tea with dolls, patch up teddy bears, splash through streams, or design sand castles, it is so much more than just cute and fun – they are gathering powerful fuel for cognitive growth. This infographic is a collection of expert insights, science-based facts, and thorough studies on the unparalleled value of play.
