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Library Books

Baby Language (video recording) : learn the secret language of all newborn babies by Dunstan Baby
Call Number: WS 105.5.S6 DUN
New babies can be overwhelming. Once you learn to tune your ears to listen for the Dunstan Baby Language words in your baby’s pre-cries, you’ll be able to quickly intervene before a cry turns into a scream. Building a calm, loving and rewarding parenting experience.
Finger foods for babies and toddlers by Annabel Karmel
Call Number: WS 120 KAR
ISBN: 9780241707678
Publication Date: 2025
What finger foods are best for my baby? How do I prepare them safely? What should I avoid? How do I move on from single finger foods? How can I get my baby to eat veggies? From around 6 months, parents are encouraged to introduce soft finger foods into their baby's diet - either alongside purées or as part of baby-led weaning.
Play and learn activities for babies by Hannah Fathi
ISBN: 9781645673989
Publication Date: 2021
Hannah Fathi is here to save the day with 65 essential activities that use play as a vehicle for teaching and skill- building.

Videos

Baby development 0-6 months (Raising Children)
Brain Builders (Centre for Community Child Health) The Brain Builders video presents the science of how children’s brains develop, using an engaging and accessible story that highlights the importance of all children having the nurturing experiences they need to support positive development and growth. Produced by the Royal Children's Hospital; Melbourne
Connecting and communicating (Raising Children)
Developmental delays in babies (Raising Children)
How every child can thrive by five TED talk (Minderoo Foundation) "What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five. She's joined onstage by one-year-old Ari and his dad, Amarjot, who help illustrate her big ideas about brain science.
How to introduce peanuts and other allergens into your child's diet safely (Telethon Institute)

Resources

Child & Adolescent Health Service

Healthy WA

Perth Children's Hospital

Newborn hearing screening program

State Library of WA

Better beginnings

Telethon Kids Institute

5 Top tips to build young brains

Victorian Government

COVID-19 vaccination planning for young children

Zero to three : early connection lasts a lifetime

Early development & well-being

Apps

Bright tomorrows start today Bright Tomorrows Start Today hr-strip-white A baby’s brain is a remarkable little creature forming more than a million neural connections every second when activated. Babies learn through spending time with their parents and other special people in their life. We’ve created Bobbie to show us all the emotions, thoughts and responses that happen in a child’s brain when a baby experiences meaningful moments. These meaningful moments, especially if they occur early in a child’s life and often, build strong brains, providing a strong foundation for their life. Download the Bright Tomorrows app today to receive access to over 1000 meaningful moments and tips to help build young brains.

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