A growing body of research has demonstrated the powerful impact of early life experiences on the growth and structure of the brain, as well as the development of complex emotions, social skills, and learning. Without narration, Babies follows the journey of four babies born and brought up in different regions of the world through their first year of life. The film compels the viewer to consider how culture impacts a child�s personality, his ability to relate to others, and his capacity to become independent; and celebrates similarities in attachment, expectations, and developmental milestones across cultures. Come explore a new definition of �normal,� one which is grounded in the context of environment, family customs and expectations, and culture.