What Is Sensory Storytelling, Really? (And Why It’s Brilliant for Baby Brains) If you’ve ever watched your baby go wide-eyed at a rustling scarf or giggle as you change your voice for a bear character—you’ve already seen sensory storytelling in action. It’s more than just reading a book. It’s bringing stories to life in a […]
From Splash to Snuggle: Sensory Play Ideas That Turn Into Stories If you’re googling “sensory play ideas for babies 0–1” during your one-handed lunch or lukewarm coffee moment—welcome. You’re in the right place. At Adventure Babies, we see first-hand how the tiniest sensory moments—like a splash in the bath or a cuddle with a soft […]
If your baby keeps grabbing the book every time you try to read a story, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Whether it’s yanking pages mid-sentence or launching a surprise chew attack on a flap, this kind of “bookish chaos” is totally normal. In fact, it’s one of the earliest signs your baby […]
You’re up to your elbows in muslins, navigating a sleep schedule that feels more like a chaotic experiment than a routine—and now someone’s telling you to read to your baby, too? If your tiny human mostly resembles a sleepy potato with flailing limbs and limited neck control, you might be wondering: “Should I read to […]
If your baby lights up when you bring out That One Book—the one you’ve read so many times you’re reciting it in your sleep—you might be wondering: Can babies have a favourite book? Spoiler alert: Yes, they absolutely can. And it’s a bigger deal than you think. 📚 Can Babies Have a Favourite Book? Yes—And […]
No Plans, Just Progress: How Baby Brain Development Really Works If your baby could make a plan for the week, it might look something like:🍼 Learn to roll over🖐️ Grab that shiny thing👅 Taste everything I can reach. But the truth is, early brain development in babies doesn’t follow a schedule—or a neat list of […]
My Baby Ate the Sensory Tray—And That’s Okay: Why Exploration Is Everything Let’s talk about that moment every new parent experiences at some point in their baby’s sensory journey: the first time your baby locks eyes with the sensory tray… and eats it. Or licks it. Or sits in it. Or all of the above. […]
Tiny Hands, Big Progress: Why Your Baby’s Grabby Phase Is a Good Thing One minute you’re enjoying a peaceful cuddle, the next your baby’s got a fistful of your hair, one sock in their mouth, and your toast halfway to the floor. You pause, mid-bite, wondering: why is my baby grabbing everything in sight? Welcome […]