On this week’s episode of Be’s parenting podcast hosts Sheena and Sarah chat with Agata Young from Simply Grow on how important play time is for a child's development.
Agata provides some brilliant tips for play ideas and how to make the most out of everyday items that most families already have in their home.
When asked do parents need all the devices and gadgets they’re bombarded with, Agata’s first piece of advice was:
“Less is more, so focus on less, don’t go out buying all the flashy toys. Have a look around the house at what you have.
“What you need for the first few weeks and months is what you can find around your house. Strip it all back and take your babies on a journey through your world.
“Let them touch the wall, see the shadow on the ceiling and let them see the blinds and the way the light plays with the blinds."
Series 2 of Is This Normal? is packed with advice from experts on a wide range of parenting topics.
There are five episodes now live covering sleep, pregnancy in the pandemic, first aid, breastfeeding and play.
Listen and subscribe to Is This Normal? on Spotify, Google Podcasts, ApplePodcasts and Deezer.
