Continuing my series of recommendations For gifts for a first birthday Gift ideas that work for older babies And young toddlers Today I want to tell you about some bath books We LOVE books in our house And have them … Continue reading
Category Archives: play
Baby Play: Velcro Rollers
Edie loves a treasure basket A box or basket of objects Chosen for her To explore To investigate To play with Back in February I gave Edie a basket of velcro rollers A basket of treasure indeed! I then sat … Continue reading
Spring Sensory Play: Flower Cutting Tray
We have been exploring lots of gardens this past fortnight Some traditional Some tropical All colourful Creative Bright All designed for pleasure For adventure To give joy Our children have loved roaming the jungle of Heligan The water garden at … Continue reading
12 Ways To Play With Your Baby Today
On the eve of my last baby’s first birthday I am sharing 12 ways you can play with your baby One for every month of Edie’s first year I am feeling very reflective this evening With my soon to be … Continue reading
Baby Play: Stacking Cups
This week I ordered a set of stacking cups for Edie With our Sainsburys shop They cost £3.25 and have been such great value for money Stacking cups are a baby play staple That lasts through the toddler years And … Continue reading
Five For A First: Sibling Gifts
We will be away from home For Edie’s first birthday Six of us in our seven seater car Does not leave much room for presents We have so much ‘stuff’ we need to take Also with Edie being our fifth … Continue reading
Play Ideas: Rice Krispie Tuff Spot
As Edie gets older I am always looking for ways That she can play alongside her older siblings One of the simplest ways Is to make sure the contents of our tuff spot Are baby safe and best of all … Continue reading
Baby Play: Rainbow Scarves
Babies learn using their senses Taste Touch Sight Smell Sound As they grow They also learn through movement Babies love to investigate and explore They love an adventure Scarves are a wonderful way to play With your baby Engaging all … Continue reading
Baby Play: Muffin Tray
From around the age of 7 months Edie has enjoyed playing with a muffin tray I often set out an invitation to play Filling the muffin tray with Interesting and safe objects for Edie to explore Balls Blocks Wooden cups … Continue reading
Five For A First: Trikes We Like
Somehow without me really noticing Edie Mae has turned 10 months old In less than two months It will be her first birthday I cannot believe how quickly the past 12 months have flown How much my baby has changed … Continue reading