Why can’t I remember being a baby?
Today, Explained | Aug 16 2026 | 00:29:16
Even if we have little to no memory of our first few years, our earliest experiences still matter.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld.
A baby crawling on the floor. Photo via Getty Images.
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This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld.
A baby crawling on the floor. Photo via Getty Images.
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