Babies: videos

Baby development at 0-6 months What do babies need for development at 0-6 months? Everyday interactions like comforting, playing and talking help to build your baby’s brain and skills. Baby development at 6-12 months What do babies need for healthy development at 6-12 months? Talking, cuddling, playing, singing and moving help your baby learn, build skills and feel secure. What to do if you’re worried about developmental delay Watch this video for information about recognising developmental delay in babies. Seek professional help if you’re worried about your baby’s development. What are developmental concerns in babies? Find out what to do if your baby has developmental concerns or you’re worried about your baby’s vision, hearing, emotions or movement at 0-12 months. Connecting and communicating: 7-17 months This video shows how communicating with babies helps them learn language. Listening and responding to your baby is also good for bonding and relationships. Connecting and communicating: 0-6 months This video is about bonding and communicating with young babies. It explains how talking to your baby in everyday activities helps with their development. Find out about baby sleep, learn what helps babies sleep and settle, and get tips for knowing when your baby is ready for sleep in our video. Parenting support and resources Every parent needs support. This video explains where to get parenting support and help with issues like baby sleep and settling in the early days. Dads and kids: how to enjoy time together In this video, dads explain how they make the most of time with their children. For example, they use bath time, playtime and story time for bonding. Telling stories with children: Mook Mook the owl Watch and listen as Anne E. Stewart tells the story of Mook Mook the owl. See how telling stories with actions can help your child develop language. Telling stories with children: The crocodile Watch and listen as Anne E. Stewart tells a story about a crocodile. See how telling fun stories with actions can help your child develop language. In this video hear a storyteller’s tips for making a fun story anytime, anywhere. Telling stories with children promotes literacy, language and reading. Telling stories with children: The old lady and the mosquito Watch and listen as Anne E. Stewart tells the story of ‘The old lady and the mosquito’. See how telling stories can help your child develop language. Learning through play: babies 4-18 months This short video is about babies learning through play. Playing games, reading and singing are great ways to play and help your baby learn and develop. The role of play in child development The role of play in child development is physical, cognitive, social and emotional. When it comes to development, play is like ‘fireworks’ for the brain! Why free time to play is important for children When children have time and space for play, imaginations soar. Just adding cardboard boxes to a space can inspire pretend play. Our video has more tips. Why puppet play is good for child development Did you know puppet play can help child development? This video explains that children can use puppets to explore feelings, identity and relationships. Why risk in play is good for child development Risk in play lets children test their limits and learn new skills, as experts explain in this video. This is why risky play is good for child development. Messy play is fun for kids, but mess can mean stress for you. It’s easier if you use old clothes as smocks and limit materials. Get more tips in our video. Playing with balls: ideas for children Balls are good for physical play, but balls can spark imagination too. Your child could even turn ping-pong balls into monster eyes! Get tips in our video. Why playing with sound is good for child development This video takes you through different ways children can play with sound, like listening, making sounds and playing with different melodies and rhythms. Children’s play doesn’t have to cost a lot if you use open-ended objects and simple materials to encourage thinking and imagining. See how in this video. How to make simple puppets with your child Puppet-making can be as easy as drawing a face on your fingertips or putting your hand in a sock, as our video explains. How to spark play ideas for your child Is your child ever unsure of what to do next during play? Simple things like looking at pictures or going outside can sometimes spark new play ideas. Sound hunt: play ideas for children We’re going on a sound hunt! This video explains that a sound hunt gets children listening for different sounds, like chirps, barks, squeaks and more. Why boredom is good for your child’s play and development Boredom is great for play and child development. This video explains how children have to use problem-solving and creative thinking when they’re bored. Why it’s good to step back from your child’s play Stepping back from children’s play can be good. Child-led play lets kids explore their own play ideas. You can get involved by following your child’s lead. This video has easy ideas for outdoor play. Try physical activities like balancing on walls or creative ones like making craft from natural materials. Nature walk: play ideas for children Why not head outside for a nature walk? You and your child can collect things like leaves and sticks, then use them for craft, pretend play and more. How to spark your child’s play with open-ended questions Asking open-ended questions during play gets children imagining and thinking about new ways to do things. Try questions like ‘What can you use that for?’ Treasure boxes: play ideas for children Treasure boxes are filled with everyday items and natural materials. Kids love discovering what’s inside! Treasure boxes are good for sparking play ideas. Why messy play is good for child development Messy play has many benefits for child development, as our expert explains in this video. It can build fine motor skills and spark ideas for pretend play. Why all-weather play is good for children Playing outside in all weather teaches children about how their environment feels and how their body responds. This video explains. How to use play materials to stimulate your child’s imagination Simple play materials can stimulate your child’s imagination. Try materials like cardboard boxes and natural materials from outside.