Pros and Cons: Do Coverall Bibs Really Work?

If you’re in the messy phase of baby‑led weaning, you may have heard about coverall bibs — the full‑coverage bibs with sleeves that go beyond a standard bib. But you might be wondering: Do they act...

Is Mess Important for Baby Development?

If you’ve ever watched your baby smear avocado across their highchair tray, throw spaghetti on the floor or dredge their own face and hair in porridge, you might have wondered: Is all this mess rea...

The Best Bibs for Baby-Led Weaning (Why Coveralls Are a Game-Changer)

From yoghurt-covered sleeves to spaghetti in their lap, babies love to explore food with their hands - which is exactly what baby-led weaning encourages. Choosing the right bib can make a huge diff...

Are You Stealing Their Struggle? Learning How to Let Go at Mealtimes

At mealtimes, it’s natural to want to step in—but helping too quickly can take away valuable learning moments. This blog explores why letting your baby struggle (and get messy!) is key to b...

Assisted Feeding in Weaning: Why Modelling Eating Matters

More often than not, we worry about what or how much our baby is eating, but how often do the health professionals we meet in those early days tell us how important our role is in the process?

Crossing The Midline & Why It Matters For Weaning

The midline is an imaginary line dividing the body into left and right halves. It runs vertically through the centre of the body from head to toe. So what is it, why does it matter, and what can yo...

Open Cup Training: Your Top 10 Sippit Questions Answered

Introducing an open cup might seem like a tiny milestone, but it’s actually a big leap in your baby’s development. It supports oromotor skills, independence, and even speech development. But of cou...

Mess is Best - Your 'Set Them Free' Success Plan

Mess is best! This is your new mantra for life if you have a baby of weaning age. But if getting ultra-messy is crucial for development, why do parents struggle to set their children free to explor...

Cutlery Skills by Age & Stage: A Parent's Guide to Weaning with Confidence

Getting to grips with cutlery is a critical milestone in your child's development. It helps develop fine motor skills, builds muscle strength, and boosts confidence. Introducing utensils early in t...

Mouth Muscle Matters: 10 Expert Words Demystified

Navigating parenthood is hard enough without a whole new vocabulary to get to grips with. Don’t let the tongue twisters stand in the way of your little one’s development! Use our handy jargon buste...

Oromotor Skills: What They Are and How to Train Your Baby

Oromotor skills are essential for a baby’s ability to eat, drink, and eventually speak, but what are they, and can you do anything at home to improve them before your baby starts weaning? The simpl...

The 30p Sensory Toy Your Baby Needs Now!

When it comes to your child’s development, succumbing to the pressure of investing in expensive toys and gadgets is tempting but often completely unnecessary. You might be surprised to discover tha...