From the Womb to the World (WoW) is a multidisciplinary group founded by the Essex Babylab researchers in collaboration with a team of independent practitioners interested in supporting child development.
We all share a strong interest in studying how parental behaviour and interactions with babies (inside and outside the womb) develop during the first year of life.
We want to promote ideas exchange and a better understanding of the real needs of the community, through the use of online platforms and events and workshops for parents and families. Our group is keen to promote:
We organise annual public engagement events for parents-to-be and new parents, with the aim to make science-based information about babies’ development more accessible and to empower parents in their journey to parenthood.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for our next events!
This month we will be talking about language. We will be joined by Dr Claire Delle Luche (University of Essex) who will tell us about the evolution of sounds infants produce and how this relates to communication.
Nikki Hunt from Tiny Talk Baby Signing will then give us a free taster of baby signing and teach us some core starter signs that you can use with your baby!
Admission is free and all are welcome (including the small ones who may want to spend more time in the supervised play area).