Entries by Emma Garbett
What Is Sensory Storytelling, Really? (And Why It’s Brilliant for Baby Brains)
What Is Sensory Storytelling, Really? (And Why It’s Brilliant for Baby Brains) If you’ve ever watched your baby go wide-eyed at a rustling scarf or giggle as you change your voice for a bear character—you’ve already seen sensory storytelling in action. It’s more than just reading a book. It’s bringing stories to life in a […]
From Splash to Snuggle: Sensory Play Ideas That Turn Into Stories
From Splash to Snuggle: Sensory Play Ideas That Turn Into Stories If you’re googling “sensory play ideas for babies 0–1” during your one-handed lunch or lukewarm coffee moment—welcome. You’re in the right place. At Adventure Babies, we see first-hand how the tiniest sensory moments—like a splash in the bath or a cuddle with a soft […]
Why Your Baby Keeps Grabbing the Book—and What It Really Means
If your baby keeps grabbing the book every time you try to read a story, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Whether it’s yanking pages mid-sentence or launching a surprise chew attack on a flap, this kind of “bookish chaos” is totally normal. In fact, it’s one of the earliest signs your baby […]
Books, Babbles, and Blobs: Why Your Baby Doesn’t Need to Understand the Story
You’re up to your elbows in muslins, navigating a sleep schedule that feels more like a chaotic experiment than a routine—and now someone’s telling you to read to your baby, too? If your tiny human mostly resembles a sleepy potato with flailing limbs and limited neck control, you might be wondering: “Should I read to […]
Can My Baby Have a Favourite Book? (And Other Reading Surprises at 6 Months)
If your baby lights up when you bring out That One Book—the one you’ve read so many times you’re reciting it in your sleep—you might be wondering: Can babies have a favourite book? Spoiler alert: Yes, they absolutely can. And it’s a bigger deal than you think. 📚 Can Babies Have a Favourite Book? Yes—And […]
No Plans, Just Progress: How Baby Brain Development Really Works
No Plans, Just Progress: How Baby Brain Development Really Works If your baby could make a plan for the week, it might look something like:🍼 Learn to roll over🖐️ Grab that shiny thing👅 Taste everything I can reach. But the truth is, early brain development in babies doesn’t follow a schedule—or a neat list of […]
My Baby Ate the Sensory Tray—And That’s Okay: Why Exploration Is Everything
My Baby Ate the Sensory Tray—And That’s Okay: Why Exploration Is Everything Let’s talk about that moment every new parent experiences at some point in their baby’s sensory journey: the first time your baby locks eyes with the sensory tray… and eats it. Or licks it. Or sits in it. Or all of the above. […]
