Infancy Studies Lab at Rutgers Newark

We had such a lovely time meeting all of the new and expecting parents at the 2026 Jersey City Baby Fair! What a wonderful afternoon with 👶✨

Congrats to Jhonacel, the winner of the Brainy Baby Bundle!🎊

If you met us at the fair and are interested in having your little one participate in our study, check out the link in our bio for more details!

Big discoveries start small ❄️ Meet one of our winter baby scientists. 🤍 Looking to enroll your baby scientist in one of our studies? 🤫🧠 We’re seeking babies under 4 months to learn about infant brain and language development—if you’re interested, fill out the intake form below!

https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H96hhhzh7JqplI

Development

Looking for fun ways to spend quality time with your baby this winter and support their development? Check out these cool tips from the Baby Lab! 👶❄️

Tip #1: Prioritize daylight ☀️
Morning light helps regulate infants’ circadian rhythms, improving sleep, behavior, and emotional regulation (Rivkees, 2003). Open the curtains or play near a bright window each day. 😊

Tip #2: Use music 🎵
Repetitive musical patterns support sound processing and early communication in infants (Papadimitriou et al., 2021). Try singing or playing music during playtime or diaper changes!

Tip #3: Encourage sensory play 🧸
Sensory experiences support motor, cognitive, and language development (Gibson, 1998). Rotate safe textures, sounds, and visually engaging toys to keep your baby exploring indoors.

BONUS Tip 🤫
Want to know another fun way to spend time with your baby this winter season? Check out our ongoing study for 4-month-olds!