Why can’t we remember being babies?
Why can’t we remember being babies?  
Podcast: But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: How does memory work? Why can’t we remember things that happened when we were babies? Why do we forget? Why are some people forgetful? Why do elephants have such good memories. What’s this episode about? I forgot! Oh yeah, how does our memory work! Our guest is Dr. Nick Turk-Browne, professor of psychology at Yale University.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript