Influencing Your Child’s Cognitive Development Babies are boring, right? They’re cute little balls of drool that coo at all the right times, but they don’t do anything, do they? Sure they do! Those little baldies may look like they’re just staring off into space, kicking their feet, but from every glance around their new world, and from every interaction with you, your baby is learning.  The environment surrounding your baby and the interaction you provide to her is critical to his early development. In other words, you can make a difference in the way your child learns, even from birth! Here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind