BabyLab Sessions

A relaxed bi-monthly 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!

Parenthood: the biggest natural experiment in sleep deprivation in human history

Dr Andrew Surtees, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist
No magic fixes, but lots of insight — hear what research tells us about the realities of sleep (or lack of it!) in early parenthood and how it affects the whole family.

Growing up bilingual

Prof. Andrea Krott, Professor of Psychology of Language
If your child is learning more than one language, what does it mean for their development? This talk explores the benefits and surprises of growing up bilingual.

 This event is organised in partnership with Birmingham BabyLab at the School of Psychology at University of Birmingham, the Centre for Developmental Science, and the Centre for Human Brain Health.