Introduction
If you’re interested in watching our Active Babies Smart Kids series, we would like to start by saying, “Congratulations!” You have, or will soon have, a baby in your care and are on the most wonderful and important journey of your life. The five-minute introduction video explains what to expect from our series, why we do the baby activities we do at GymbaROO-KindyROO, and why so important to you and to your baby. Research has proven that, when it comes to your baby’s development, what happens in the first year of life not only matters, it matters a lot.
Episode 1 – Tummy Time + Baby Fun and Development Class 1
Tummy time can be started from birth and should be done every day! I can’t emphasise enough just how important tummy time is for your baby’s healthy brain and body development. There are many ways to develop a love of tummy time together and the earlier you start, the better. Dr Jane Willliams – Leading baby development expert.
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about tummy time:
- Baby activities and development class 1
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I’ve been following the Active Babies Smart Kids videos doing one every few days. I’ve just noticed a huge difference in my baby’s abilities, especially tummy time. They are such a great reference tool because not only do you get the activities to do, but also the ‘why’ which is so important! It’s not only teaching my baby, it’s teaching me to! I feel more confident as a new mum. Thank you for this great resource.
Episode 2 – Baby Exercise + Baby Fun and Development Class 2
From the earliest months after birth, exercises for babies play an important role in healthy brain and body development and best of all, babies LOVE exercising and will love you for it!! Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about baby exercises
- Baby fun and development class 2
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I have been doing the online ABSK series with my baby since she was six weeks old. She is now thirteen weeks. We look forward to this lovely chance to bond every day. She loves all the activities and songs and so do I. She has come a long way since we first started. She enjoys and is improving at the activities all the time. I have learnt so much about her development since watching this series and I feel good knowing that I am giving her the best start in life. Thanks so much for this fantastic opportunity!
Episode 3 – Baby Massage + Baby Fun and Development Class 3
When your baby is touched with warmth and care, their brain is flooded with hormones. These hormones enable your baby’s brain to form more neural connections. Babies massaged regularly have been found to have significantly better brain growth and development. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about baby massage
- Baby activities and development class 3
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I loved the guidance from renowned Pinky Mckay and paediatrician Dr Meredith. I found these sessions informative as a new parent, particularly understanding infant development and the fun activities I can use when interacting with my baby. Loved the giggles and smiles from bub when we did the activities.
Episode 4 – Baby’s Balance Development + Baby Fun and Development Class 4
Your baby’s balance is developing right from the word go, and it’s very important! Recent studies show that babies who have been given gentle balance stimulation activities in the earliest year of life display improved brain and body development. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about your baby’s balance development
- Baby fun and development class 4
- Answers to commonly asked questions
The Active Babies Smart Kids series have such clever ideas for play that we hadn’t thought of. Also, it’s great to have accompanying explanations about how through different types of play we are teaching our baby to move and helping him learn. The episodes are an ideal length that make watching them with baby easily possible, and to top it off, the songs have a fun and hip twist on the traditional, making them enjoyable for us adults too! I love how it put me at ease slowly developing tummy time skills with my gorgeous boy when I was worried about what to do.
Episode 5 – Hearing and Speech Development + Baby Fun and Development Class 5
Encouraging your baby’s hearing and speech is not only fun, easy and natural but is also extremely important for your baby’s development, particularly during the first twelve months of life. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about your baby’s hearing and speech development
- Baby activities and development class 5
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I love that the baby classes are full of fun and educational activities that I can do at any time of the day.
Episode 6 – Visual Development + Baby Fun and Development Class 6
How well your babies and growing children learn to develop their vision is going to affect their entire development, including how well they are able to learn now and later while attending school. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about the development of your baby’s vision
- Baby fun and development class 6
- Answers to commonly asked questions
Active Babies Smart Kids series of baby classes is amazing!!! Fun for both parents and bubs. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful resource for parents who want to encourage their child’s development whilst also enjoying smiles, giggles and gurgles.
Episode 7 – Body Awareness + Baby Fun and Development Class 7
Body awareness is important for the development of body control and coordination as well as the development of self-concept or self-image. It is the basis on which to build skills essential for classroom learning. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about body awareness
- Baby activities and development class 7
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I just wanted to thank you so much for providing the online baby class series. The episodes are presented so professionally with so much valuable information and activities to do with my baby. I am totally addicted!! I have been watching one every day and rewatching them and doing the ‘Let’s do BabyROO’ with my little boy. I am learning so much about my baby and how he develops and learns and am grateful of this opportunity to help him reach his full potential in later years!!
Episode 8 – Music and Rhythm Development + Baby Fun and Development Class 8
Music plays a significant role in development during the earliest years. Neuro-scientific studies now confirm that music encourages skill development in auditory processing, verbal memory, language, speech processing, perception, coordination, literacy, mathematics and more. Dr Tessa Grigg – Leading child development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about music and rhythm for your baby
- Baby fun and development class 8
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I love how excited my lil boy gets when he hears the music, he knows it’s active play time! I love that I am learning while playing with bub.
Episode 9 – Hand Development, Hand-Eye Coordination + Baby Fun and Development Class 9
The better babies learn to use their hands, the better they will do in life. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about your baby’s hand development
- Baby activities and development class 9
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I have a 10 week old son and in these early stages it’s been wonderful to use the videos in the comfort and safety of our own home. I’ve appreciated it most on days when I haven’t had much sleep. Because of the videos I can still help him learn and we can play together, all while still in pjs with unwashed hair!
Episode 10 – Baby Reflexes and Development + Baby Fun and Development Class 10
Primitive reflexes are responsible for getting babies moving and are of major importance to your babies’ brain development and the development of their balance, muscle tone, head control, vision and even the development of how well they use their hands and feet. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about primitive reflexes
- Baby fun and development class 10
- Answers to commonly asked questions
Thank you for referring me to the website. This is a fantastic reference for first time parents as it covered great topics that we cannot find in parental books or the books are too wordy to read. The topics covered and guest speakers are informative and educational. Overall congratulations on a very informative, effective and successful program. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Episode 11 – Baby’s Feet + Baby Fun and Development Class 11
It is important for parents to know how to encourage proper development in their baby’s feet. Dr Luke Sammartino – Paediatrician
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about the development of your baby’s feet
- Baby activities and development class 11
- Answers to commonly asked questions
I love doing the ‘Let’s do BabyROO’ segments from the online series with my 4 month old whenever we have a spare bit of time. It means I have ideas for fun activities at any time of day that I know are helping him learn! And best of all – he loves them too!
Episode 12 – Crawling and Creeping + Baby Fun and Development Class 12
Creeping and crawling are essential for stimulating brain connections that help with later learning. By providing our babies with opportunities to move in this way we are giving them what they need to get the very best start to their lives. Dr Jane Williams – Leading baby development expert
- The ‘how’ and ‘why’ – Learn everything you need to know about crawling and creeping
- Baby fun and development class 12
- Answers to commonly asked questions
We love watching the Gymbaroo ABSK videos and learning to do it with our sweet girl. Great fun and easy to do. Thank you Gymbaroo! It is the best activity for new parents like us to do with our baby.