Entries by Emma Garbett

Why Peekaboo Is More Than Just a Game

Why Peekaboo Is More Than Just a Game If you’ve ever found yourself playing peekaboo on repeat and wondering if it’s doing anything useful for your baby—other than earning you that heart-melting giggle—you’re not alone. It turns out this simple game has far more going on than meets the eye. In fact, understanding why peekaboo […]

The Most Fun You Can Have With a Baby

The Most Fun You Can Have With a Baby (Without a Ball Pit in Sight)Why Our Fun Baby Classes Are Basically Pure Joy in a Room If you’ve got a baby under 9 months, chances are you’re doing a lot of bouncing, burping, and Googling “is it normal if my baby…” at 3am. (Yes, it […]

“What Should My Baby Be Doing Each Month?” A Simple Month-by-Month Guide to Their Physical Development

What Should My Baby Be Doing Each Month? A Simple Month-by-Month Guide to Their Physical Development Subtitle:From floppy to full-speed crawler—here’s how to spot (and support) your baby’s amazing physical progress in their first year. Let’s be honest—when you’ve just brought a tiny human into the world, your brain is juggling sleep deprivation, nappies, Google […]

What Baby Grabbing and Reaching Tells You About Their Development

What Baby Grabbing and Reaching Tells You About Their Development(And Why That Drool-Covered Toy in Their Fist Is a Big Deal) If you’ve ever watched your baby stare intently at a toy, reach out with an adorably wobbly hand, and finally grab it like they’ve just won gold at the Olympics—congratulations! You’re witnessing a huge […]

Baby Talk Decoded: What Those Coos and Gurgles Mean

Baby Talk Decoded: What Those Coos and Gurgles Mean Welcome to the wonderful (and occasionally baffling) world of baby communication! If you’ve ever found yourself staring lovingly at your little one while they babble away and wondered, “What baby sounds mean anything at all?”—you’re not alone. Babies are born communicators, and those adorable noises are […]

What Is Sensory Stimulation and Why Does It Matter for Babies?

What Is Sensory Stimulation and Why Does It Matter for Babies? You’ve probably heard the phrase “sensory play” tossed around in baby groups or spotted it on Instagram alongside wooden toys and rainbow rice. But what is sensory stimulation and why does it matter for babies? It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a vital part of […]