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Summer Play with Your Baby

Summer is the perfect season to celebrate the magic of play! The importance of play for your baby and small child cannot be overstated. For babies and young children, living, playing, and learning are deeply interconnected. So, let’s explore the wonders of summer play and how it fosters their development, especially during these sunny months.…

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Baby Sleep Series: Managing Nap Transitions

Guest Article. The fourth of a series of articles written for Baby College all about Baby Sleep Understanding Sleep Changes in Babies: How to Manage Your Baby’s Nap Transitions🌙 (This article was written for Baby College by Emma Gawne, Sleep Consultant with Help Baby Sleep and Resident Baby Sleep Expert for Inspiring Parents UK, our…

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Baby Sleep Series: Understanding Sleep Changes

Guest Article. The third of a series of articles written for Baby College all about Baby Sleep Understanding Sleep Changes in Babies: Debunking the Myth of Sleep Regressions🌙 (This article was written for Baby College by Emma Gawne, Sleep Consultant with Help Baby Sleep and Resident Baby Sleep Expert for Inspiring Parents UK, our national…

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Fun and Educational Car Games for On-The-Go Families

these fun car games and this article have been produced for us at Baby College by Lauren Brown, creator of Busy Brains Activity Packs   Long car journeys can be a challenge when travelling with children. Boredom can set in quickly, leading to restlessness and crankiness. However, with a bit of creativity, you can turn…

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Baby Sleep Series: Sleep Hygiene

Guest Article. The second of a series of articles written for Baby College all about Baby Sleep 1. 🌙 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Exhausted Parents: How to Get Better Sleep Amidst Parenthood 🌙 (This article was written for Baby College by Emma Gawne, Sleep Consultant with Help Baby Sleep and Resident Baby Sleep Expert for…

8 Benefits of Outdoor Play

This article on Outdoor Play was written for Baby College by Nina Politimou, Senior Teaching Fellow at UCL, Institute of Education and an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck, Department of Psychological Sciences.   1. Sun exposure. Sun exposure is important for our bodies as it helps them produce vitamin D, a vitamin that plays a significant…

Baby Sleep Series: Split Nights

Guest Article. The first of a series of articles written for Baby College all about Baby Sleep 1. Baby Sleep Patterns: Split Nights (This article was written for Baby College by Emma Gawne, Sleep Consultant with Help Baby Sleep and Resident Baby Sleep Expert for Inspiring Parents UK, our national Facebook Support Group) Ever found…