What makes the best baby class? Five things worth looking for Search for “best baby class” and you’ll find no shortage of results. Sensory play, baby yoga, music groups, messy play, rhyme time – the options have never been more varied, which is brilliant in principle and slightly overwhelming in practice. But here’s the thing.…
If you’ve ever typed “why won’t my baby sleep?” into Google at 3am, you are very much not alone. Sleep is one of the most common concerns we hear about in Baby College classes. It can feel relentless, emotional and sometimes isolating. Yet when we look at the science of infant sleep, much of what…
🎉 Kick off the New Year with Baby College! 🎉 Say hello to our Baby College Crocodile 🐊, a tummy time superstar who loves making special appearances in class and helping babies stay engaged and curious. ✨ Why tummy time matters Using a gentle pull-along toy during tummy time does not just make the activity…
👶 Why Baby College Is the Best Choice for Families Choosing an activity for your baby or toddler can feel overwhelming. With so many options available — music groups, sensory sessions, baby yoga, signing classes — how do you choose what’s best? At Baby College, we combine the best of all of these with something…
Baby Sleep. Different Approaches to Family Sleep Management: Pros and Cons One of the biggest challenges for parents is ensuring their baby gets enough sleep – and that they do too! With so many different ways to approach baby sleep, it can be difficult to know which is best. Some families prefer structured methods, while…
As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to start something exciting for you and your little one. At Baby College, we love supporting families in their journey through early development—and we’re thrilled to introduce you to a very special member of our team: Colin the Crocodile! 🐊 Colin is our tummy time superstar,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What are Reflexes? A reflex action is an involuntary response to a particular stimulus. Reflexes exist to keep us safe, for example, the reflex action of withdrawing your hand if you accidentally touch a hot or sharp object. This is an automatic reaction that protects your hand from damage, and occurs much faster than if…
Being a new parent and coping with the nightly disruption to your sleep is undeniably one of the toughest and most challenging aspects of your new parenting role. Understanding how your baby sleeps and why they sleep as they do can provide invaluable insights. Primarily, it enables you to develop a more realistic expectation regarding…