It’s important to remain positive and keep your family safe during this period of lockdown and we understand that many parents and their babies are struggling with isolation and missing the daily contact with family and friends.

Here are some of the Baby Academy’s top tips for staying at home safe with your little one(s):

1. Keep in touch with your loved ones during lockdown by utilising apps such as FaceTime, Skype and Zoom. We can’t stress enough how staying connected will benefit the whole family and video calling is the next best thing to meeting in person.
2. To protect your mental and physical wellbeing, try to get out in the garden with your baby or take a short walk around the local area. This will allow you both to get some fresh air and clear your mind.
3. This is the perfect opportunity to concentrate on getting your baby’s routine back on track. If you baby has fallen out of a routine and has difficulty sleeping, now is the time to work on this. Of course, if you need any help or advice on setting a baby sleep routine, you can reach us via our Contact page.
4. Organise lots of structured play zones in your home. Lots of playtime will stimulate your baby’s development.
5. Give your baby some fun time in their bouncy chair (or similar). They are portable which should allow you the freedom to take a shower or grab a snack knowing that they are safe.
6. The play gym gives your baby the perfect opportunity for visual stimulation together with touch, sound, texture and that all important tummy time for head and neck development.
7. Remember, structure and routine to your day is just as important for you as it is for your baby! Stay at home and stay safe.