Building a play kit with a feely bag
Feely bags that contain a sensory play kit are a great resource you can make at home using things that you already have in your cupboards and drawers.
Building a play kit for your child is great for when you are stuck for something to do. Having a feely bag on hand is a fantastic way to have ready-made stimulation for your baby, whether you’re going out or staying at home.
Networks of attachment – why bonding with other special people is great for your baby
As parents, we can feel guilty about our baby’s sense of attachment. Do you need to be with your baby every waking moment? Is it ok for someone else to care for them or will this weaken your bond with them? Attachment is important, but babies can and do form strong bonds with several people, so having others around who care for them can only be a good thing!
Early attachment research and mothers
Do more, see more – your baby’s developing vision and crawling will change their world!
When it comes to crawling, lots of different whole-body skills are combined to make this movement happen. The connection between vision and crawling is one of the most interesting combinations as your baby uses their vision in a number of ways when moving this way. Let's explore how...
And they’re up! What will happen now they’re sitting?
Your baby has gained the strength to sit up all by themselves and this will open up a whole new world for them. You’ll notice your baby starting to do lots of new things, as well as enhance some of the things they could already. Let’s look at what might be happening in your baby’s world going forward...
Quick and easy things you can do with your baby at home – a video
Watch this video of our team discussing ways you can entertain your baby at home with some simple household objects.
When things feel a bit overwhelming, find a moment of calm
You might find that your baby wants to be with you most of the time and is upset when you leave. This is an important step in their development and shows they have a great connection with you. But it can feel quite intense at times, so focusing on your breathing might help you to restore your sense of calm.
Struggling to remember the words to nursery rhymes? This could be the book for you!
If you struggle to remember the words to nursery rhymes, or need some inspiration for new ones to sing to your baby – then this is the book for you!
We are Family by Patricia Hegarty
Every family is unique, and We are Family by Patricia Hegarty is a book for young children that celebrates just that!
We are Family shows different families – some that might look like your own, and some that may not. Differences between families are something to be understood and cherished, and this book achieves that goal beautifully. This book shows us how different families spend time together, brave the weather and even eat together.
New analysis questions understanding about how crying changes over the first year of life
You might have heard that the amount of time your baby cries for peaks at around six weeks. New research suggests that crying does not follow this neat pattern, and you might not be surprised to hear it varies a lot between individual babies. This research is important, as it gives parents and professionals a better understanding of what might be considered ‘normal’ crying as a way to communicate.
What is the crying curve?
When you search for ‘babies’ and ‘crying’ on the Internet, you are likely to find articles about the crying curve. Our own article about newborns’ crying refers to it, as it has been used to support the understanding of crying since it was first developed in the 1960s.
Creamy red pepper and tomato sauce
This sauce has only four ingredients and can be used for multiple meals! It’s great for a simple pasta or rice dish and can be made in big batches to be kept in the fridge or even frozen. (See below for freezing instructions!)
