Stimulating development

Advice on ways to stimulate your baby's development, including information on the benefits of baby massage, toys, music and playing with your baby.

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Talking to your baby Nursery rhymes Baby massage Reading to your baby Baby toys Educational toys and development Toys for small babies Music and development Tv viewing tips TV and older infants The influence of TV on young babies Dummies Speech development Baby signing Baby gyms and play mats Birth order and development Making story time special Your baby's first smile The dummy debate

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Talking to your baby
Advice to help you help your baby develop their language and communication skills simply by talking.... Read More

Nursery rhymes
Comprehensive list of children's nursery rhymes with full nursery rhyme words and song lyrics included... Read More

Baby massage
The benefits of infant massage explained plus advice on learning massage to help ensure that you and your baby get the most from this bonding experience.... Read More

Reading to your baby
The developmental benefits of regularly reading to your baby explained plus advice on how to make the most of this activity together.... Read More

Baby toys
Advice on what to look for when buying toys for your baby plus the opportunity to purchase a range of baby toys including musical development, soft and educational toys..... Read More

Educational toys and development
Useful information on the importance of using age appropriate toys to enhance your baby's development explained.... Read More

Toys for small babies
Advice on what to look for when buying toys to stimulate your small baby's development, plus the opportunity to purchase a range of educational baby toys and games.... Read More

Music and development
Advice on the effect of musical stimulation on child development with information on the Mozart effect and in utero baby stimulation.... Read More

Tv viewing tips
Useful information on keeping television viewing educational for your baby including advice on chidren's tv and dvds.... Read More

TV and older infants
Advice on watching TV for toddlers and infants between the ages of 2 and 5, including viewing guidelines and the advantages of disadvantages of watching television.... Read More

The influence of TV on young babies
Useful information about the effect of TV on infants under the age of 2.... Read More

Dummies
Advice on what to look for when you choose a dummy for your baby plus the opportunity to purchase a range of dummies.... Read More

Speech development
Useful information on the key stages of communication and speech development, plus advice on what to do if your baby's language appears to be delayed.... Read More

Baby signing
The influence of sign language on your baby's development plus advice on baby signing classes.... Read More

Baby gyms and play mats
Useful information on what to look for when you are buying baby activity gyms or play mats for your baby.... Read More

Birth order and development
Ever wandered whether your little one's position in the family will influence the way they grow - we look at how birth order affects personality and development... Read More

Making story time special
Top tips on the art of reading to your child... Read More

Your baby's first smile
When will your baby smile for the first time? How can you encourage them to beam?... Read More

The dummy debate
We weigh the pros and cons of giving your baby a dummy... Read More