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 […]
Hello sunshine! After what felt like a 300-year winter (just me?), the sun is finally out, and if you’re a new parent, that means one glorious thing: fresh air for both you and your baby. And not just for the sake of your sanity—though let’s be honest, escaping the walls of your living room can […]
Why Baby Development Classes Might Be Exactly What You Need When you’re deep in the newborn fog—surviving on snacks, caffeine, and Google at 2am—it’s easy to feel unsure. Am I doing enough for my baby? Should I be helping their development more? Is it normal to feel a bit lonely? If you’ve ever found yourself […]
Does Reading to Babies Actually Help Their Brain Grow? (Spoiler: Yes, Big Time) When you’re in the trenches of new parenthood—surviving on caffeine, crumbs, and sheer willpower—it’s easy to wonder: does reading to babies actually help their brain grow, or are you just narrating “That’s Not My Hedgehog” to an audience of one slightly confused […]
Top 5 Sensory Activities to Try at Home with Your Baby Spoiler alert: sensory play isn’t just about rice in a Tupperware (although, yes—still elite). As a parent, especially if you’re new to this wildly wonderful baby gig, you’re constantly told “play is learning!” and you nod politely while silently screaming, But what does that […]
What If My Baby Skips a Milestone?Understanding Variations in Development (and Why It’s Not Time to Panic) If you’re reading this with one hand while bouncing a baby on the other knee and sipping lukewarm tea—hi, you’re doing amazing. Whether you’re a first-time mum or adding another little love to your family, there’s one thing […]
Why Sleep Is So Important for Baby Development (Even If They’re Not Doing Much of It Yet) If you’re currently Googling “Why sleep is so important for baby development” while bouncing on a yoga ball at 3am with a baby who’s decided night is for partying—hello. You’re not alone. And even though it feels like […]
How to Support Your Baby’s Physical Development Month by Month Watching your baby grow in their first year is a rollercoaster of amazing little moments: the first time they hold up their head, roll over, sit, crawl—and before you know it, they’re toddling away from you with a cheeky grin. But in between the milestone […]
Baby Sleep at 1 Year Old: What’s Going On and How It Links to Baby Development If your baby is turning one and suddenly sleep feels a bit… unpredictable again, you’re not alone. Just when you thought you’d cracked the sleep code, your little one starts waking up in the night, fighting naps, or refusing […]
How Sensory Storytelling Supports Social and Emotional Development in Babies Have you ever watched your baby lock eyes with another baby in class and break into the cutest little grin? Or noticed how your toddler listens, wide-eyed, as a story unfolds, then claps with joy at the happy ending? Those are more than adorable moments—they’re […]
