The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby: How Stories Build Empathy from Day One You probably already know that one of the biggest benefits of reading to your baby is boosting their language skills, sparking imagination, and giving you some all-important snuggle time. But did you know that sharing books can also help your little […]
Seeing the World: Baby Vision Development from Newborn to 9 Months When you first hold your newborn, one of the first things you probably do is gaze into their tiny eyes and think “Can they actually see me?” Spoiler: yes… sort of! Your baby’s eyesight is one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold […]
Why Reading with Your 1 Year Old is More Important Than Ever So your baby’s turned one. 🎉 One minute you had a tiny bundle, and now you’ve got a mini explorer who’s crawling into cupboards, climbing on sofas, and babbling like they’re giving a TED talk in baby language. Welcome to the language explosion […]
Baby Sleep Routines: What’s Normal (and What’s Not) If you’ve got a baby, you’ve probably already discovered the cruel trick of parenthood: the second you think you’ve cracked sleep, it all changes again. One week they’re doing a six-hour stretch (you dare to dream!) and the next, you’re back up every 90 minutes wondering if […]
Snacks That Actually Work for Toddlers If you’ve got a toddler in your crew, you’ll know that snacks are life. Whether it’s after nap time, before a big adventure, or on the way home from your favourite class, having the right food on hand can make all the difference. At Adventure Babies, we see our […]
Messy Play Without the Mess: Fun Sensory Play Ideas for Babies & Toddlers If you’ve ever watched your baby gleefully smear yoghurt in their hair or tip an entire cup of water onto the floor, you’ll know that little ones adore making a mess. Messy play is fantastic for their development—but let’s be honest, sometimes […]
Things To Do on Maternity Leave: The Best Free Days Out With Your Baby Maternity leave is a whirlwind of cuddles, nappies, sleepless nights—and lots of time wondering what on earth to do with your baby all day. The great news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy magical moments together. There are […]
Autumn Adventures Await: Back to Baby Classes! The summer has been full of sunshine (and maybe a few rain showers – this is the UK after all!). But there’s something undeniably magical about autumn. The crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, and cosy jumpers bring a fresh sense of excitement. At Adventure Babies, we’re getting ready to […]
From Crawling to Climbing: Supporting Physical Development at 1 That magical first birthday marks a huge turning point. Your little baby is fast becoming a toddler—suddenly crawling faster than you can catch them, trying to scale the sofa like it’s Everest, and maybe even taking those wobbly first steps. This stage of baby physical development […]
