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Your baby is really getting to know the people they love, and Who? A Celebration of Babies is a simple board book which is perfect for embracing this interest.  

On each page the text repeats, asking “Who’s that?” and giving the answer with a bright, friendly illustration. It might be Dadda, Grandparents or even a bird, and each of the visitors is shown playing with or cuddling a baby.  

It’s amazing how quickly your baby has developed control of their body. They are constantly exploring their world and their place within it, and they’re making and strengthening connections in their brains every day.  

In the very early days, your baby learned to get a hand to their mouth, but now they are holding objects and finding out what they can do with them. 

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.  

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 

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... 

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... 

Watch this video of our team discussing ways you can entertain your baby at home with some simple household objects. 

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. 

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! 

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.