Entries by Emma Garbett

Why Baby Classes Are Good for Your Little One đź’›

Why Baby Classes Are Good for Your Little One đź’› If you’re reading this because you’ve just joined Adventure Babies — welcome. Truly. And if you’re reading this because you’ve been thinking about it, hovering over the booking button, wondering if now is the right time… this one’s for you too. Because something rather lovely […]

The Pincer Grip: How Babies Learn to Use Their Fingers

The Pincer Grip: How Babies Learn to Use Their Fingers If you’ve ever watched your baby carefully pick up a crumb, a bit of fluff, or a piece of food from the floor and thought “oh wow… that looked quite deliberate” — you’ve just spotted the pincer grip in action. The pincer grip is one […]

How Do Babies Learn? A Friendly Guide to Cognitive Development

How Do Babies Learn? A Friendly Guide to Cognitive Development If you’re a new parent, you might wonder: how do babies learn? It can feel like a big, abstract question — but the truth is, it’s happening all the time, every day, often without you even noticing. Cognitive development is simply how your baby’s brain […]

What Is Baby Development? A Friendly First-Look Guide for New Parents

What Is Baby Development? A Friendly First-Look Guide for New Parents If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably typed “what is baby development?” into Google at some point — often at 3am, half-asleep, wondering if you’re doing enough. It sounds important (it is), a bit technical (it doesn’t have to be), and sometimes like something […]

Baby Hand-Eye Coordination: Why Those Tiny Movements Matter More Than You Think

Baby Hand-Eye Coordination: Why Those Tiny Movements Matter More Than You Think Happy New Year! ✨A new year can feel full of pressure — especially when you’re parenting a baby and wondering whether you’re “doing enough”. But here’s the lovely truth: your baby is developing constantly, often through the smallest, quietest moments. One area of […]

When Do Babies Start Talking? First Words, Funny Sounds & What’s Really Going On

When Do Babies Start Talking? First Words, Funny Sounds & What’s Really Going On If you’ve landed here after googling “when do babies start talking” while your baby enthusiastically shouts “ba ba ba ba!” at the dog — welcome. This is a very normal stage of parenting (and of baby development). Talking doesn’t arrive suddenly […]