Entries by Emma Garbett
From Gurgles to Giggles – Supporting Early Communication
From Gurgles to Giggles – Supporting Early Communication Your baby might not be speaking yet—but they’re already talking to you. The raised eyebrows, the excited squeals, the gurgles, the babbles, the wide-mouthed grins? That’s communication. And those first adorable sounds are just the beginning of something amazing. If you’ve been wondering how to encourage baby […]
Why Books Are Better Than Toys (Even for 6-Month-Olds)
Why Books Are Better Than Toys (Even for 6-Month-Olds) When you picture a six-month-old, you might imagine soft toys, flashing lights, or those never-ending musical buttons. But what if we told you that one of the best things you can give your baby isn’t a toy at all—it’s a book? At Adventure Babies, we’ve seen […]
Why Messy Play Isn’t Just Messy (And Why My Baby Loved Every Minute)
There was shaving foam in her hair. Porridge in her nappy. And something suspiciously green under my fingernail. But honestly? We both had the best time. Before I started Adventure Babies sessions, I thought messy play sounded a bit… stressful. All I could picture was chaos, stains, and a lot of laundry. But once I […]
Raising a Reader: How to Help Your Baby Love Books from Day One
Because chewing the corners is part of the journey. Ever wondered how to help your baby love books—even when they’re more interested in trying to eat them? You’re not alone. At Adventure Babies, we see it every day: babies grabbing board books with chubby fingers, squealing at flaps, and staring (deeply) at animal illustrations. And […]
How to Help Your Baby Love Books (Even in the Middle of the Chaos)
If you’ve ever tried to read to your baby while spooning Weetabix into their mouth with one hand and catching a flying sock with the other—hi. You’re our people. Let’s face it: parenting a baby is beautifully bonkers. Some days, reading a book feels like just one more thing to “fit in.” Other days, it’s […]
