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Purposeful Play
Simple, Fun Baby Play for Growth and Connection
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Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Your magical little human who has flipped your world upside down in the best possible way. And now you're staring at them, full of love, full of questions. How do I play with them? What do we do together all...
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Description
Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Your magical little human who has flipped your world upside down in the best possible way. And now you're staring at them, full of love, full of questions. How do I play with them? What do we do together all day?
Written by paediatric physiotherapist and mum of two, Nicole Pates, Purposeful Play is your warm, no-pressure companion to baby play from birth to first steps. Over 100 simple, tried and tested activities, designed to fit into the rhythm of real life.
Because the best thing for your baby's development isn't a fancy toy. It's you.
Delight. Discover. DIY.
The perfect gift for new parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares for a baby.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780645898873
Publisher: Exploring Eden Media Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 August 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Exploring Eden Media Pty Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
Pages: 340
About the Author
Nicole Pates, mother of two and paediatric physio, is an expert in playing with babies. From Western Kids Health, her Allied Health Clinic in Perth, Western Australia, Nicole helps parents develop fun, engaging baby play ideas that aid development and connection. You might have seen some of her posts on social media - @nicole_kidsphysio. Nicole is a Titled APA Paediatric Physiotherapist with a Master's in Paediatric Physiotherapy and currently serves as Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association's National Paediatric Group. A passionate advocate for children's health and wellbeing, she contributes her expertise to both national and international advisory panels, including the Healthy Digital Child Expert Advisory Panel, the Autism Health Roadmap, and the Ehlers-Danlos Society's Paediatrics International Consortium. Nicole is also a sought-after speaker at physiotherapy and paediatric health conferences. So, you could say she knows a bit about babies and their development.
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