Coyne et al. (2026) long'l study: T1 ⬆️technoference ➡️ ⬇️child talk quantity; T2 children w/ ⬆️TV screen time showed ⬇️child talk quantity & fewer convo turns. No sig links btwn joint attn/technoference on child talk quantity/convo turns over time #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

- @vstclair.bsky.social, @profrobfil.bsky.social, @pdbright.bsky.social, @teresadelbianco.bsky.social et al. (2026): age and early exposure to two languages modulates temporal structure of children's social attn of faces and mouths from 7-34mos #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Woods et al. (2026): YouTube-watching tots had higher daily screen time, more likely lower SES; many attn-grabbing videos (bedazzled w/ extra light/sound effects, branded items or vicarious pleasure), only 17% educational (Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Ms Rachel) #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Diprossimo et al. (2026): Contingent vocal imitation delivered by a non-human agent shaped young infants’ moment-to-moment vocal behaviour: within just 3 minutes, infants showed a linear increase in vocalisation frequency #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Egmose et al. (2026) studied 67 mum-infant dyads (22 mums w/ postpartum depression): duration of 4mo shared pleasure moments but not mere presence ↔️ 13mo infant attachment security. Maternal depressive symptoms not linked w/ shared pleasure #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

- @drekowphd.bsky.social et al. (2026) measured infants’ brain responses to quickly presented faces & objects ➡️ found neural face-selectivity [stronger neural response to faces than other objs] in infants as young as 2mos when images were of sufficient saliency #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

New on the Baby Blog: Infants look longer at baby books that adults like the least by Taysa-Ja Newman, Anna Franklin and Philip McAdams infantstudies.org/infants-look... #infantstudies #EarlyYears #Research #science #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky

room share interests for @infantstudies.bsky.social 2026 Congress?

Guo, @johnfranchak.bsky.social et al. (2026) developed a novel video-based ecological momentary assessment for observing infants' home behavior: Infants who could walk independently engaged in more upright postural transitions in their daily lives #DevPsySky #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

🏨 Accommodation now open! The room block is now open for FIT'NG 2026 at the Hotel El Panamá in the Panama City (fitng.org/accommodation/). @infantstudies.bsky.social attendees can easily transfer between venues with a quick 10-minute drive. #FITNG2026 #ICIS2026 #neuroscience #neurodevelopment

- @skucker.bsky.social & Schneider (2026): most prominent source of media exposure early in life is not children's personal use of devices, but indirect exposure thru background media use ➡️ need to consider broader media envt, not just screen in front of child #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Some great developmental science will be happening in Panama this July! Come hear more about what @infantstudies.bsky.social and @fitngin.bsky.social have planned! ☀️🇵🇦

New on the Baby Blog: Building growth charts of infant visual neurodevelopment across global contexts by @emma-margolis.bsky.social @chrisclaycamp.bsky.social @dscheinost.bsky.social & @laurelgd.bsky.social infantstudies.org/building-gro... #infantstudies #EarlyYears #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky

@emma-margolis.bsky.social & my piece integrating DOHAD & sensitive period frameworks for biological embedding of early experiences was one of Infancy's 2025 top 10-cited papers! Grateful for the engagement with our framework! @infantstudies.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

- @nichoisa.bsky.social & Meltzoff (2026): Restricting 12mos' grip formation affects attn to other people’s reaching & grasping. Effect depends on infants' motor abilities ➡️indicates joint roles of current physical state & devtal experience in action perception #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Registration is OPEN for the XXV #ICIS2026! infantstudies.org/registration/ At ICIS 2026 in Panama City, we will explore “Infancy in Context,” highlighting how cultural, social, environmental, and methodological contexts shape early development.

📢 Late-breaking poster submissions for FIT’NG 2026 are open. 👉 If you’re going to ICIS (@infantstudies.bsky.social), why not submit to FIT’NG, which begins the day after! 📝 Work presented at FIT’NG will reach our rich community of neuroscientists studying early brain development. #FITNG26 #ICIS26

New on the Baby Blog - Every Baby Is Different: Using Personalised Brain Science to Understand How Infants Engage with Others by Anna Gui, @a-jordanbarros.bsky.social & Emily Jones infantstudies.org/every-baby-i... #infantstudies #EarlyYears #DevPsySky #PsychSciSky #EEG #science #research

Raffaele et al. (2026): While most Arab children in UAE <3yo do not use digital media, those who do typically co-view Arabic-language or other educational content w/ parents. Findings show imptance of family & culture in shaping early digital media experiences #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Excited to share our new blog post on the BabyBlog by @infantstudies.bsky.social! We explore how real-time machine learning and brain imaging can personalise neuroscience, helping us understand each baby’s unique brain. Read more below 👇 infantstudies.org/every-baby-i...

Late breaking poster submissions for #ICIS2026 - last few days to submit! Deadline Friday, March 27 2026. infantstudies.org/abstracts/

LAST WEEK to nominate for the Nominate for the Distinguished Early Career Contribution Award, Outstanding Dissertation Award and Translational Research Award. These awards celebrate excellence in #infantstudies. Nominations close March 26, 2026. infantstudies.org/merit-awards/

📢 Invited speakers announced for FIT'NG 2026! We are excited to welcome: ✨ Koraly Pérez-Edgar (@drkoraly.bsky.social) ✨ Jonathan O’Muircheartaigh ✨ Victoria Southgate FIT'NG is happening right after ICIS (@infantstudies.bsky.social), so make the most of attending two conferences in one trip. 🛫 🏖️

New on the Baby Blog: The Overflowing Cup of Infancy Research by Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda infantstudies.org/the-overflow... #infantstudies #EarlyYears #Research #Science

Registration is now OPEN for the XXV #ICIS2026! infantstudies.org/registration/ At ICIS 2026 in Panama City, we will explore “Infancy in Context,” highlighting how cultural, social, environmental, and methodological contexts shape early development.

Casey, @lauriebayet.bsky.social @simpson.bsky.social et al. (2026) assessed & demo'd feasibility of webcam-based, asynchronous online behavioral studies w/ 0–6wos & caregivers ➡️ findings provide a foundation for future research on neonatal mimicry of caregivers #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

🔬 Have new results since the first abstract deadline? 🗓️ Late-breaking abstract submissions open March 25. 📌 FIT’NG 2026 will be held right after ICIS (@infantstudies.bsky.social), giving researchers the opportunity to expand networking and collaboration. 🔗 Details: fitng.org/late-breakin...

Registration is now OPEN for the XXV #ICIS2026! At ICIS 2026 in Panama City, we will explore “Infancy in Context,” highlighting how cultural, social, environmental, and methodological contexts shape early development. Register now! infantstudies.org/registration/

Neely et al. (2026) analysed playful activities during video chats recorded by infants/parents/grandparents: play in-person = video chat, highlights potential of digital tools to enhance intergen family r/s and social interactions thru play #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Shine a spotlight on exceptional #infantstudies researchers by nominating for the Distinguished Early Career Contribution Award, Outstanding Dissertation Award and Translational Research Award. Close March 26, 2026. infantstudies.org/merit-awards/

Late Breaking Poster Submissions are now open for ICIS 2026! infantstudies.org/abstracts/ Come join us July 6-9 in Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦 ☀️ @infantstudies.bsky.social

McDaniel et al. (2026): Prevalence of media emotion regulation (using media to calm infants) ⬆️ from 12% at 2mos to 23% at 5mos. This may initially be a coping response to maternal emotional dysregulation, but may become habitual over time #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

(1/2) @ellroche.bsky.social & @dougpiper.bsky.social et al. (2026): parent-grandparent mutual sensitivity linked w/ infant affective states but not likelihood that they would engage in joint attn w/ on-screen grandparent #JointAttention #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

LAST DAY for ICIS board nominations. Thank you for your support in providing strong ICIS leadership through your nominations. Self nominations are accepted. Deadline February 28, 2026 #Infantstudies infantstudies.org/icis-electio...

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAR 2, 2026: ICIS is pleased to fund undergraduate students to travel to #ICIS2026. We welcome applications from student authors whose work has been accepted for presentation and from students interested in learning more about infancy research infantstudies.org/2026-panama-...

⌛Submission deadline is TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to compete for the Conference Awards 🏆 ✨Attending ICIS? (@infantstudies.bsky.social) Stay for FIT'NG and keep the science and networking going. 🌐 Abstracts: fitng.org/poster-oral-... 🌐 Symposium: fitng.org/symposium-su... #FITNG2026

Uzundağ, Güven, Sıvış & Başpınar (2026): New longitudinal research reports associations between greater screen exposure and inhibitory control skills during infancy and toddlerhood, independent of parental perceptions #EarlyYears #ScreenTime #infancypapers onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Nominate yourself or a peer for the ICIS board elections and be a catalyst for progress in our field. Together, let's build a future that inspires and empowers. Nominations and self nominations are accepted until February 28, 2026. #Infantstudies infantstudies.org/icis-electio...

Attention ICIS members! Members are invited to participate in the election process by nominating candidates or standing for the upcoming board elections. Deadline for (self)nominations: February 28, 2026 #Infantstudies infantstudies.org/icis-electio...

Nominate the trailblazers of tomorrow! The ICIS early career awards highlight the dedication and excellence of young researchers. Nominate for the Distinguished Early Career Contribution Award and Outstanding Dissertation Award. Close March 26, 2026. infantstudies.org/merit-awards/

ICIS is pleased to fund undergraduate students to travel to #ICIS2026. We welcome applications from student authors whose work has been accepted for presentation and from students interested in learning more about infancy research. Details: infantstudies.org/2026-panama-... Deadline Feb 23, 2026

Nominations for the board elections are open. Seize this opportunity to contribute your expertise and drive positive change within our organization. Nominations and self nominations are accepted until February 28, 2026. #Infantstudies infantstudies.org/icis-electio...

Bertrand et al. (2026): masked & unmasked static faces attract newborns’ attention w/o disrupting face config processing. But results are restricted to static stimuli; may not generalise to dynamic, multisensory contexts or vulnerable popns #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Celebrate brilliance in the making! The ICIS Merit Awards recognize the rising stars in our field. Nominate for the Distinguished Early Career Contribution Award, Outstanding Dissertation Award and Translational Research Award. Close March 26, 2026. infantstudies.org/merit-awards/

Kretch et al. (2025): chronological age and overall sitting age but not hands-free sitting age predicted everyday sitting experience; continuous development of sitting skill changes positioning composition of infants' everyday unrestrained floor time #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

ICIS is pleased to fund undergraduate students to travel to #ICIS2026. We welcome applications from student authors whose work has been accepted for presentation and from students interested in learning more about infancy research. Details: infantstudies.org/2026-panama-... Deadline Feb 23, 2026

⏳ 3 WEEKS left until the submission deadline!!! 🔗 Abstract submissions: fitng.org/poster-oral-... 🔗 Symposia submissions: fitng.org/symposium-su... #FITNG2026 #Neuroscience #Neuroimaging #Brain #CallForAbstracts @fluxsociety.bsky.social @infantstudies.bsky.social @theabcdstudy.bsky.social

The nominations for the ICIS board elections are now open! Shape the future of our organization by nominating yourself or someone you believe in today. Your voice matters. Nomination period close February 28, 2026. #Infantstudies infantstudies.org/icis-electio...

Eddie et al. (2025) scoping review: infants & toddlers notice differences in race & language. More research needed to explore individual differences & caregiver socialization practices #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...

Shirai et al. (2025): During COVID in Japan, masked faces provided natural test of face detection under occlusion. Both 4-5 and 7-8mos infants preferred upright > inverted masked faces➡️successful face detection despite extensive mask exposure #EarlyYears #infancypapers doi.org/10.1111/infa...