The Baby Movement Masterclass

Welcome to Olivia's dynamic and comprehensive class designed to empower parents and nursery practitioners with the knowledge and skills to support early movement in babies! 

Dive into the fascinating world of developmental milestones, from sitting and crawling to those first exciting steps. Learn practical tips and techniques to handle minor bumps and optimise daily activities, making every moment count. Discover how to create engaging group activities that nurture social and emotional growth. This class integrates cutting-edge theories, including those of Emmi Pikler, and provides invaluable insights into recognising when babies are ready for weaning. Grounded in trusted sources like the NHS, this course is your go-to guide for enhancing nursery staff skills and fostering the holistic development of your little ones. Join us and make a positive impact on your baby's early years!

Skills you'll learn:

1. Understanding the typical timelines for different developmental milestones in babies.
2. Strategies and tips to support and encourage tummy time that is crucial for physical development.
3. Ideas for conducting small and intimate group activities for babies helping to promote early social and emotional development.
4. Best practices for transitioning babies between different areas in a nursery setting ensuring smooth and supportive changes.
5. Advice on how to manage and support babies through minor injuries and bumps as they gain confidence in their movements.
6. Techniques to optimise babies physical positioning and support their overall physical development.
7. Tips on how to incorporate movement and physical activities throughout the day in a nursery setting.
8. Insights into Emmi Pikler’s approaches and how to integrate her theories into everyday nursery practices.
9. Information on various types of crawling and how to support babies as they start to crawl.
10. Expert advice on supporting babies as they begin to stand and walk including resolving conflicting opinions from various experts.
11. Understanding physical signs of readiness for weaning and how to support babies through this transition.
12. Olivia shares her personal experiences and observations from working in baby rooms providing practical tools and advice for supporting both physical and mental development of babies and enhancing nursery staff skills.