Altruism or selfless concern for the well-being of others may begin in infancy according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Washington concluded it after observing nearly 100 babies. They found that nearly all the 19-month-old toddlers gave a tasty snack to a stranger in need even when hungry. Apart from showing that infants engage in altruistic behaviour the finding also suggest that early social experiences can shape altruism – said researchers. The researchers also found that children with siblings and from certain cultural backgrounds were especially likely to help indicating that infant altruism is flexible. Many previous