Playing 'babies' is something that many children enjoy during their early years. They may take the role of mummy or daddy or they may want to be the baby themselves. Either way, this form of play allows children to act out emotional difficulties, such as dealing with a new sibling, in a secure environment. It also gives them the opportunity to develop self-awareness and practise new skills that they are coming to terms with, such as dressing and undressing. A well-equipped home corner containing resources that children can use to feed, change, bathe, transport and put baby dolls to sleep is vital if we are to support this area of play.
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