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Why Your Baby’s First Grasps Help Their Brain Development
Baby Development, Early Years Education, Parenting Clare Stead Baby Development, Early Years Education, Parenting Clare Stead

Why Your Baby’s First Grasps Help Their Brain Development

Reaching and grasping are among the first ways your baby interacts with the world. From clenching their tiny fingers around, yours to reaching for a dangling toy. These movements are so small we don’t really notice them at all.  They seem so simple, but they actually play a crucial role in a baby’s overall development and impact their future life learning in more ways than you might think!

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How Tummy Time Helps School Readiness - Tips To Make It Work For Your Baby
Baby Development, School Readiness, Parenting Tips & Advice, Early Years Education & Training, Infant Milestones & Activities, Learning Through Play, Physical Development & Wellbeing, Social & Emotional Development, Brain Development & Neuroscience, Parent Child Bonding Activities. Clare Stead Baby Development, School Readiness, Parenting Tips & Advice, Early Years Education & Training, Infant Milestones & Activities, Learning Through Play, Physical Development & Wellbeing, Social & Emotional Development, Brain Development & Neuroscience, Parent Child Bonding Activities. Clare Stead

How Tummy Time Helps School Readiness - Tips To Make It Work For Your Baby

Tummy time means popping your baby on their tummy while they’re awake and supervised. It encourages your baby to lift their head, push up with their arms, and engage their core muscles, all of which are critical for their motor development (motor development is the process of learning how to move and use your body) . But it’s not just about physical strength - tummy time also helps build brain development, coordination, and even early problem-solving skills.

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