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Why Are Babies' Heads So Large in Proportion to Their Body Sizes?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Matthew Lee

Despite the lack of development in their bodies, babies are born with heads that are at an advanced stage of development. As the brain reaches half of its adult size by 9 months and nearly three-quarters by two years of age, a baby's head must be large and grow rapidly to accommodate the rest of the body's growth.

Matthew Lee has been writing professionally since 2007. Past and current research projects have explored the effect of a diagnosis of breast cancer on lifestyle and mental health and adherence to lifestyle-based (i.e. nutrition and exercise) and drug therapy treatment programs. He holds a Master of Arts in psychology from Carleton University and is working toward his doctorate in health psychology.