Entries by Emma Garbett
Things to Do with a Baby in Winter: Why January Can Be a Surprisingly Special Time
Things to Do with a Baby in Winter: Why January Can Be a Surprisingly Special Time If you’re searching for things to do with a baby in winter, there’s a good chance you’re reading this on a dark morning, wrapped in layers, wondering how it’s only January and already feels like a long one. The […]
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 […]
When to Start Reading to a Baby (The Answer Might Surprise You)
When to Start Reading to a Baby (The Answer Might Surprise You) If you’ve ever wondered when to start reading to a baby, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most searched questions by new parents — often asked while holding a very wriggly newborn who seems far more interested in milk than books. Here’s […]
Why Is My Baby Completely Obsessed With Mirrors? (And Why That’s Brilliant for Their Development!)
Why Is My Baby Completely Obsessed With Mirrors? (And Why That’s Brilliant for Their Development!) If you’ve ever tried to get yourself ready in the morning with a baby on your hip, you’ll know exactly how magnetic mirrors are to tiny humans. One glimpse of their own little face and suddenly you’re invisible—move over Mum, […]
Why Sensory Play Supercharges Baby Bonding (and How to Bring It Home This Christmas)
Benefits of Sensory Play, It Supercharges Baby Bonding (and How to Bring It Home This Christmas) If you’ve ever watched your baby stare—utterly transfixed—at a ribbon, a shaker, a book page, or even your keys (especially your keys), you’ve witnessed something magical:sensory play doing its job. And spoiler: sensory play isn’t just about entertainment.It’s about […]
Why Babies Love Repetition (and Why Reading That Book Again Is Secretly Brilliant Parenting)
Why Babies Love Repetition (and Why Reading That Book Again Is Secretly Brilliant Parenting) If you’ve ever found yourself reading the same story so often you could perform it as a West End one-woman show, you’re not alone. Babies love repetition with a passion that defies logic… at least adult logic. But inside your baby’s […]
The Cosy Magic of Storytime: The Big Benefits of Reading to Babies
The Cosy Magic of Storytime: The Big Benefits of Reading to Babies Why books feel so special in the first year — and how Adventure Babies brings them to life with love, connection and a sprinkle of sensory magic. If you’re a parent of a little one, you already know this: life with a baby […]
