"Wiring a baby's brain for success" isn't just a catchy phrase. Neuroscience has shown that the input a child receives from his or her environment during early growth plays a vital role in brain development. In particular, the bonding between a child and caring adults is especially critical to the development of later cognitive skills. Successful early wiring of a baby's brain has a direct and lasting impact on how well he or she grows, matures and learns.