Baby at Family and Friends Playcentre ltd
Introducing our new baby corner.
Our youngest visitor to date was just 72 hours old; when you and your baby are ready to join us, we will be pleased to welcome you to our new farm themed baby corner.
Set back from the busier play areas, the baby corner has been designed specifically for younger guests and their big people only. Adult seating and a comfortable, padded, wipe clean base provides a safe, appealing
environment where babies can enjoy new experiences through sight, sound and touch. This area is filled with durable and sustainable toys from the popular the Little Dutch range.
With thick carpeted floors, our playroom safely accommodates babies becoming mobile and those just finding their feet. A good selection of age appropriate toys are available, including a jumperoo, toddler ball pit, push along and ride on toys.
*Our baby corner is intended to be a safe designated space for non walkers and their adults. For the enjoyment and safety of infants using this corner, we would appreciate if toys and equipment are not removed; we politely request that older children are encouraged to play in the more suitable areas.
What is supported infant play?
Eye contact, a soft voice, a gentle touch; this is the earliest social interactions a baby will experience; instinctively it is the way parents get to know and bond with their baby.
Within weeks babies respond, maintaining eye contact, mimicking facial expressions, smiling, waving and kicking.
Your baby has probably been learning through supported infant play without you realising it.
A positive playful environment teaches babies about themselves and the world around them; it supports physical and cognitive development.
Babies learn to move and control their bodies; learn how to communicate; to express themselves and their emotions; speech advances; and as older children they respond more effectively to problem solvin
A positive playful environment teaches babies about themselves and the world around them; it supports physical and cognitive development.
Babies learn to move and control their bodies; learn how to communicate; to express themselves and their emotions; speech advances; and as older children they respond more effectively to problem solving; and are better able to convey their imagination and creativity.
Supported infant play also contributes to babies emotional well being by providing comfort and security.
Supported infant play is simple and need not cost money. Ideas include:
- Making eye contact with your baby: talk, sing, clap and play peek-a-boo.
- Allowing your baby to experiece regular tummy-time with the freedom to kick, grab and grip.
- Sharing brightly coloured objects, sounds and textures.
