Mothers know intuitively that the first months of life are vital to the long-term well-being of their children. In this, they are absolutely correct, say authors, Glenn and Janet Doman. But mothers and fathers do not have the information they need to use these first months to their baby's best advantage or to make the first six years of life as stimulating and rewarding as they could and should be. That's because until now, the world has had little understanding of the true potential of a newborn. "How Smart Is Your Baby?" provides parents with all the information they need to help their baby achieve his or her full potential. The authors first explain the newborn's growth and development, including all of the critical stages involved. They then guide the parents in creating a home environment that enhances and enriches brain development. A developmental profile, which parents complete, allows Mum and Dad to track the progress of their child, to determine the baby's strengths and to recognise where additional stimulation and opportunity are needed. Most important, parents learn how to design an effective and balanced daily programme for physical and intellectual growth. When parents understand how their child develops, they can become the best teachers their babies will ever have. Best of all, this joyous programme brings parents and babies closer together, establishing a life-long bond of learning and love.