Early childhood development is a comprehensive field, which may include early education, but early education is not equal to early childhood development.
Before the baby is born, when the mother and other nursing staff start talking and singing to the fetus, nurturing care begins.
The fetus can hear voices before the end of the second trimester and can distinguish the mother's voice after birth. Skin contact, breastfeeding and supporting the mother's company immediately after birth can promote the establishment of early parent-child contact and lay the foundation for ensuring the best nutrition and high-quality interaction and nursing.
Shortly after birth, babies respond to faces, gentle touches, hugs and baby-like words. Nurses will soon learn how to interact with the baby in a responsive way, which is essential for the optimal development of the baby's rapidly developing brain.
Early childhood development is naturally useful, and many studies have confirmed this. For example, parents can teach their children to talk and read picture books with their children, which can promote their early development.