Since 1990, our team has studied the development of infants and young children. Our research examines how infants and young children reason and learn about their physical worlds (such as objects in their environment) and their social worlds (such as the people they interact with). None of this would be possible without the help of parents like you who generously volunteer their time to participate!

We currently have several studies designed for different age groups, for babies ranging for 3 to 24 months. Our studies are designed to be fun for your children, and they are absolutely risk free. Visits last about 30 minutes, which includes time to explain the study to parents and to accustom children to the new environment. Babies then watch either short puppet shows or videos involving objects or people. We simply monitor babies’ natural responses to these events.

Through these studies, we are able to better understand the knowledge and abilities of infants. Parents are with their babies during the entire visit, and we schedule appointments for a time that is convenient for you. We also provide free parking and free in-center babysitting for any brothers and sisters!

Want to learn more? Visit our current projects section for links to pictures and more information. Feel free to call the lab at 203-436-1415, or email us at yalebaby@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you!!!!