A little preparation
Two small things to try
Name one story you enjoy.
Find one possible source of borrowed books.
Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.
Baby’s first year · Chapter 1
Week 12
A small family book collection
A familiar book, a rhyme or a story you write yourself can start a family reading collection. You do not need an expensive set or a styled bookshelf. Choose stories the adults in your household enjoy returning to, in the languages they prefer.
Family lifeREAD. REFLECT. PREPARE.
A small family book collection
A familiar book, a rhyme or a story you write yourself can start a family reading collection. You do not need an expensive set or a styled bookshelf. Choose stories the adults in your household enjoy returning to, in the languages they prefer.
Baby development and health
Reviewed development information for this week is being prepared. Explore the practical ideas and reading below in the meantime.
Useful reading
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Baby care and development
Borrowing baby belongings without awkward conversations
Agree on the item, its condition and its return before a generous offer becomes a source of confusion.
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Baby care and development
Choose what belongs in a baby keepsake box
A small collection with clear stories can be easier to enjoy than a cupboard full of objects you feel obliged to keep.
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Baby care and development
Make a family outing easier to organise
A clear meeting point, a shared bag list and permission to change the plan can reduce the organising work around a day out.
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