Birmingham BabyLab Sessions: October

A relaxed session for parents and carers to explore fascinating research while little ones play, feed, or snooze. Each session welcomes guest researchers to share insights on topics from child development to science, health, and society.

The Exchange offers a welcoming, accessible space with excellent baby-changing facilities. Come as you are - curious minds (and wriggly babies) encouraged!

Dr Isabel Morales-Munoz - Why children's sleep changes so much: understanding sleep in the early years

Sleep changes faster in the first two years than at any other time. Discover how sleep develops in early childhood and which key factors influence infants’ and toddlers’ sleep.

Dr Joanne Clarke - Feeding babies

‘It was hard!’; ‘I wasn't really sure what to expect’. Learn about some of the difficulties new parents face with feeding their young babies, and their experiences of support.

Facilities & accessibility

We’re committed to making The Exchange as welcoming and accessible as possible. There’s step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the basement level. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome. If you have any questions about access, just drop us an email at engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Baby facilities

If you're attending with little ones, we’ve got you covered! A wall-mounted changing bench is available in both the ground-floor male and female toilets. We also welcome breastfeeding anywhere, but if you’d prefer a bit of privacy, there’s a baby feeding room available on the ground floor.