All about baby's development
The Speech Lab - Investigating language learning
0-3 months: How far can newborn babies see?
Professor Ben Ambridge invites parents to investigate their babies' vision and focus.
Brilliant Brains - Baby brain science
Baby's first words: What first words are most common and why?
We spoke to Speech and Language Therapist Janet Cooper to find out about babies' early words and how to build on them.
Babies likes and dislikes
Sometimes babies likes and dislikes will surprise you - but what's going on in their brains?
When do babies understand their own name?
You probably spent a long time thinking over your baby's name, but how do they come to know and respond to it?
Why taking turns is so important
Taking turns is needed for language learning and social development.
How babies tune into sing-song voices
Speaking in high-pitched 'baby voices' makes it easier for them to learn words.
Pregnancy - How babies listen in the womb
Even before birth, your baby is getting ready to become a language learner.
Paying attention to the same things
How does taking your baby's lead speed up their learning.
How babies learn with laughter
Games that make babies laugh can also be great for their learning too.
How your baby communicates through gesture
Babies are communicating well before they use words.
Your part in baby's development
What are milestones?
What are developmental milestones? Are they something parents should pay attention to? What can you expect in the first year. We spoke to lecturer in psychology and language Dr Sam Durrant and health visitor Kerry Bennett.
Let's Talk Baby Talk - The science of baby language skills
How walking can help with babies' talking
When babies walk, it's a major milestone in their physical development. But did you know it also helps with language?
How tasting toys helps with babies' language
Toys play an important part of a babies language development.
Sitting up is important for language learning
Sitting up is actually a really important skill for your baby's language learning.
How babies can crack the code of your speech
Your baby is great at recognising words, even before they start speaking!
How your baby bump is listening and learning from within your bump
Find out how singing while pregnant can help with your child's language development.
How does speaking in 'parentese' help your baby to understand you?
Speaking in baby-talk may feel a little silly but it helps your baby to learn your language!
Why do babies babbly? When does babble become words?
How do babies grow from babbling to learning language? We spoke to Professor of Psychology Gert Westermann to find out.
How eye is key to your baby's language learning
Why is it important to look at what you're talking about when speaking to babies?
The science of singing to bump
Why is it a good idea to sing and talk to unborn baby? Learn about the science of singing to your bump.
Amazing Babies - all about their early development
How your baby learns from watching you
It's not just words that babies learn when they see your face talking to them.
How babies learn by listening to the world around them
Did you know your baby has been hearing your voice since before they were born?
How babies learn about the world through conversation
Babies brains are constantly making new connections based on the words they hear.
Why face-to-face conversation is so important
Find out just how much babies learn by looking at faces.
How babies develop brain connection, even before birth
Did you know that connections between babies' brain cells are being built even before they are born?
The reflex reactions that help babies to survive
Learn all about new born babies' reflexes
How babies' vision develops
Find out how babies' sight takes time to build up to adult levels.
How children develop their memory and ways you can help
We spoke to clinical psychologist Dr Jane Gilmour about children's memory development.
How dancing helps babies to develop
Dancing is great for babies' coordination, but did you know it helps them in other ways too?
How mealtimes are a chance to learn all sorts
Mealtimes are great for learning about tastes and a whole lot more too.
Why babies explore the world with their mouths
Why is it babies want to put everything in their mouths? What do they learn from it?
How quickly babies' brains grow
Did they know that babies grow faster in the first year than at any other time in their lives?
Why singing to babies is so worthwhile
Singing is great for bonding with your baby and helps with their language skills too.
How babies build up to their first steps
A lot of prep goes into eventually putting one foot in front of the other!
Science of cuddling: How babies benefit from cuddles and touch
Your baby loves cuddles, but did you know how good they are for babies' development?
Secrets of baby sleep: how snoozing helps your baby's development
Discover what's really happening in your baby's body while they nap.
What do babies laugh at and why?
Did you know that babies laughter is an interesting window into their development?
What is really going on in your baby's brain?
Find out how your little one's brain is much more active than you probably think.
12 surprising things your baby can do by their first birthday
Did you know that your baby could already do all of these things by the age of 1?
6 things you didn't know about your baby and music
Ever wondered how babies respond to music? We've got all the amazing answers from a child language researcher!
How babies learn through copying
Before babies can have proper conversations, they get into practice by copying those around them.
How your voice helps your baby learn about language
It's dead simple - the best way for your baby to start learning is through hearing your voice.
Babies: Their Wonderful World - Scientific studies
How much influence can a parent have on their child's speech?
Dr Michelle Peter shows one mum how much her talking affects her toddler's ability to talk back.
How does the rhythm of 'baby talk' help babies learn?
Why is it that so many of us naturally speak to babies in a sing-song rhythm?
