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Feely bags are a great resource that 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 something like a feely bag on hand is a fantastic way to fill up time when you have a quiet moment in the day, and having them prepared saves you precious time.

Feely bags and development 

There are many areas of development that feely bags can support.  

When you're chatting with your baby, do you notice them moving their mouth or trying out some different facial expressions? They might copy some of your expressions. There is some debate among scientists about if babies copy from birth, or if this is a skill they develop. You don’t need to know the exact moment your baby starts to copy you, but it might be interesting to know how much they learn through imitation.^[1][2]

Copying and learning about people

Spending time in the great outdoors is great for new parents and babies. Even small amounts of time spent outside will work wonders for you, and your baby’s health, mood and spirit. 

When you watch your baby play, you'll notice they kick, push and rock. The repeated movements your baby makes help them to develop strength and control of their muscles and have interested scientists so much that they have researched them. Frequent or repetitive moments are known as stereotypies – and can tell us about the way babies learn to move. 

Your baby is growing in confidence to roll on to their tummy. Here are five tips to support them to roll. 

Sitting is something we don’t usually think about very much, but as you watch your baby edge towards sitting independently you might be finding the whole process much more interesting. Sitting involves your baby controlling their balance and using their muscles. It's anything but simple – in fact, it's multi-tasking on another level! 

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest moments in your life. It can be something that turns your life upside down – in the best possible way! As rewarding as being a new parent is, it is a huge task, and everyone needs a little help along the way… even if it is just someone to chat to or hold the baby while you drink a cup of tea while it’s still hot.  

It is very important to ensure finger foods are safe for your baby, especially that they’re soft enough for little ones to chew easily. Foods like avocado, mango and steamed vegetables are fantastic choices... except when it comes to getting a good grip on these slippery snacks!  

According to Britannica.com, hide-and-seek was first described by a second-century Greek writer, Julius Pollux. It’s a game that has been around for years and is played throughout the world. But did you know, hide-and-seek isn’t just lots of fun, but is also a great way to support your child’s development? Come and find out why... 

Hide-and-seek provides opportunities for: 

We often take for granted that we know what our family, friends and colleagues look like. It’s easy to forget that recognising familiar faces is a skill that children develop over time. Now your child is getting older they will become more confident at recognising people they know in crowded places.  

It’s known that some people are naturally better at recognising familiar faces than others,^[1] in fact a very small number of people seem to be exceptionally good at this and can spot familiar faces very easily in crowds, earning the nickname ‘super-recognisers’.