Entries by Emma Garbett

“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 […]

Why Baby Development Classes Might Be Exactly What You Need

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?

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 […]