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Whether they are creeping or crawling, wriggling or bouncing, pinching or patting, chewing or munching, every action your baby makes is an opportunity for healthy brain development. Founded by a leading neurological development therapist and mum of two, COGNIKIDS® uses the latest technology, clever design and a fun-loving attitude to create baby products that encourage babies to develop their own brains through movement and activity. And these award-winning, ethically-produced, nasties-free products look and feel amazing too. High-tech just got super cute.

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  • A little collection of some of our gorgeous #COGNIKIDS from the week. All doing great with their #sip #dip #grip & weaning skills. Great work little ones. Keep it up. #imacognikid . You can get your little ones hand on our awesome products in @supervalu_irl @boots.ireland @mothercareirl @bellababystores @eurobabynursery @bellababy_twickenham @wearekidly @uberkids @a3babybarn and a whole host of other stores & pharmacies. And of course online www.cognikids.com #weaning #selffeeding #finemotorskills #oralhealth #parentsofinstagram #developingyoungminds #leftbrainrightbrain #manualdexterity #innovativeproducts #gamechanger #developmental #bestforbaby #buildingbetterbrains
  • We are so excited that there was such a demand for our Weaning Workshop taking place in @bellababystores Cork next Friday 31st May that we decided to run a second session in the afternoon also. ✅This booked out immediately also! 🎉Wow! Cannot wait to get to Cork on Friday & meet all the lovely mums/dads & babies! @sophie_morris and I have been busily putting plans for other locations in the coming months. More details coming up soon. 👉So if you’d like our Weaning Workshop to come to you leave location in the comments below.⬇️ 👉Also if you have any specific questions you hope to get answered at the workshop leave them in the comments below too.⬇️ . . #weaningworkshop #expertled #experts #babydevelopment #weaning #blw #combinedweaning #blwideas #cognikids #imacognikid #bookedout #sophiemorris #nutrition #ollwynmoran #childdevelopmentexpert #bellababystores #spotprizes #fun #relaxed #engaging #enjoyable #informative #cork
  • Here are some tips & suggestions for when you begin to introduce fruits to your little ones diet. 👉 There are numerous ways to introduce fruit that will fit with the type of Weaning you are doing with your little : traditional (puree) : blw : or combination. 👉 Always introduce fruit after you’re little one has been eating green veg for a while. 👉 Try to start with fruits not too jam packed with sweetness. You can work your way up to these. 👉 it’s a good idea to introduce an individual fruit first - this will help you to figure out if there may be an allergy or intolerance to that fruit. 👉 When introducing sweet fruits you can mix them with other food such as porridge or a mash or yoghurt to balance out the sugar. 👉 Remember, cut fruits into manageable sizes & to avoid choking hazards. Swipe across for example of how to cut grapes in quarters. 👉 When presenting as finger foods make sure they are easy to hold & easy to bite. Never leave your child unattended. Swipe across to see suggested segment sizes. 👉 And remember, fruits are great to help you move through textures too. Very easy to go from puree to lumpy. 👉 When presenting purées / mash use a preloaded #dip spoon and let them self feed. Working up to them being able to dip themselves. 👉 Always offer fruits at a meal but just make sure to balance it out well so that your little one is not only eating the fruit. If you notice that this is happening, offer a small piece of fruit & increase the veg / protein offered. 👉 Offer a variety of fruits throughout the week so your little one does not become familiar with only one or two fruits. 👉 let your little one see you eat your fruit too throughout the day. It will help to embed good habits. 👉 If your little one needs a snack, instead of going for a carb loaded snack think about offering fruit & veg combo. The chewing action involved helps to actually allow them to get full more naturally & slower. Which means your brain has time to receive the ‘I’m full’ message & switch off the ‘I’m hungry’ message. It helps them to get in tune with their bodies & their appetites & really sets up their system effectively & efficiently for future.
  • We have a lovely giveaway running for the weekend! What’s better than using our awesome #Dip spoon with some yummy food from @pipandpear We’ve been kindly given a hamper from them to giveaway to one of our lovely followers. It’s refrigerated food so it’s open to Ireland 🇮🇪 followers only! So like this post & tag a friend. And feel free to pop over & like @pipandpear Page too. . And for everyone outside Ireland, never fear, we’ll have another giveaway coming up v soon that will be open to all regions. . Winner announced Monday 20th May. . This giveaway is not affiliated with instagram. . #parentsofinstagram #dip #sip #cognikids #imacognikid #giveaway #weaning #babyfood Photo cred : Nicole @momentsphotographydublin 😍🤗🥰
  • An awesome start to a Friday morning! Wow! Watching the little cutie Indie having brekkie with dad The Body Coach and using our little #Sip cups for her water.🙌👌💖 . . My heart is literally singing 💖💕 . You can get your little ones hands on some sip dip and grip in @supervalu_irl @mothercareirl @bellababystores @bellababy_twickenham @wearekidly @boots.ireland @eurobabynursery and other amazing independent retailers & pharmacies. . . #cognikids #imacognikid #weaning #blw #blwideas #weanin15 #finemotorskills #buildingbetterbrains #developingyoungminds #weaningworkshop
  • Last week was #WeaningWeek2019 so to mark it properly we held our first ever Weaning Workshop with the lovely @sophie_morris from SophiesNutrition.ie in @bellababystores in @dundrumtc And wow! What a fantastic experience. Both Sophie and I were bowled over with the turnout of lovely mums & babies.💖 We both really wanted to keep it informal, chilled out, interactive & fun while at the same time have it loaded with information. And it definitely was this. Oh, and it was free!🙌 We are looking forward to our next one, which is being planned as we speak. 😀 Were you there? Would you like to come to the next one? We’d love if you helped us spread the word too😀😘 And lastly huge thank you to all that came, to @bellababystores for hosting us, to @dr_bronners_ireland For the lovely hampers as spot prizes & @presencepr and to @babease For the goodie bag samples And a MAHOOSIVE thank you to @photolance.ie For the fantastic video. It’s just brilliant @robbie.godsil You legend. 😘💖 . . #weaningweek2019 #weaningweek #cognikids #sophiemorris #ollwynmoran #infantnutrition #babydevelopment #freeworkshop #parentsofinstagram #developingyoungminds #buildingbetterbrains #finemotorskills #leftbrainrightbrain #babyfeeding #blwideas #babyledweaning #combinationweaning #happybaby
  • ‘When can I introduce an Open Cup to my baby & why should I?’ . A frequently asked & very valid question. So here is the answer: . 👉 Both the HSE (Irish) & NHS ( N. Ireland & UK) recommend that Open Cups are introduced at 6mths of age. 👉 You May feel that this is early but it is a well researched & documented approach in the medical & child development field. 👉 The benefits are numerous, from healthy oral development to increased confidence & independence. 👉 The muscles in the mouth (oral fine motor skills) are developed & enhanced. 👉 The tongue movements required to #Sip from an Open Cup are very different from those used to drink from a bottle, and will now be developed - up until now they are not present or used. 👉 The lower jaw & tongue will begin to move independently from each other with practice & exposure to Open Cup use. This is very important. 👉 The lower jaw will become more stable. 👉 Open cup use encourage healthy palette formation also. 👉 Open cups encourage the liquid to move to back of the mouth immediately which means that teeth are not bathed in the liquid & therefore protected. 👉 using our Sip cup little ones also have an amazing grip on the outside that ensures stable & comfortable control of the cup for your little one with multiple hold options. 👉 The internal cup part is specifically designed to introduce small amounts of liquid in Open Cups with a clever base that holds the water even if it toppled over. 👉 The base is also very slightly weighted to make it topple resistant 👉 The grip helps to develop fine motor skills in the hands 👉 and something that is super important too, is that there are little volume marks on both side so that you can keep an eye on how much your little is getting. 👉 They can also be used as portion pots! 👉And like our #dip spoon, our #Sip cup can be used for years beyond the Weaning Stage. 👉Successful Self feeding is promoted which boost confidence & independence. 👉 You can find our #Sip in @supervalu_irl @bellababystores @mothercareirl @boots.ireland @bellababy_twickenham @wearekidly @uberkids And online COGNIKIDS.com
  • Last day of #WeaningWeek2019 and I have still so much info to get through ......so I will keep going with our Weaning posts for another few days. And then I’ve got an amazing topic to follow up. (Sneak peak in our stories on the nxt topic!) 😀 . I though I’d take a little look at why our #dip spoon is so great for weaning ( & beyond). It helps on so many levels. 👉 The flat head means that there is no need to worry about trying to keep food in the ‘scoop’, & the focus can be on the coordination of hand to mouth motor movements. 👉 The flat head is textured to encourage the beginning of the chewing stage. 👉 The flat textured head is ideal to introduce textures from the beginning even if only using purées. Making the transition to lumpy foods easier. 👉 The flat head also means there is no right way or wrong way to hold it. 👉 There is a little module where the handle & head meet & this can help to trigger the suck reflex which will help little ones to get food off the head. 👉 The head is also ideal size for baby’s mouth. Not oversized. Especially important when food is added to the head of any spoon it can overwhelm the little one & make them gag / or even vomit. 👉 The handle is made from 2 different materials which add to the tactile sensory experience of feeding. The squishy silicone makes it extremely comfortable to hold and even to play with! 👉 The holes in the handle ensure that this is one of the lightest spoons on the market. 👉 The holes also allow for easy holding ensuring that your little one can find the most comfortable grip for themselves. 👉 The combination of the holes & the different materials endure your little one is encouraged to develop their fine motor skills & manual dexterity. 👉 The shape of the handle offers multi position holding for comfortable & fuss free & frustration free holding. And it also ensure no slipping from their grip when hands are covered in their meals! And let’s face it, Weaning is a messy business 🤣 👉 The Dip is designed through intimate knowledge & understanding of child development & oral motor development. And the results speak for themselves. 👉And lastly, bonus, you can use the #Dip for teething too!
  • A little snippet of my latest segment on @irelandamvmtv with the lovely @karenkostertv This segment was all about The Vestibular System (balance) and the importance of it , how to develop it & signs to look out for if there is an underdeveloped vestibular system. I also mentioned about walkers/doorhoppers & jumperoos in this piece and it auctioned a huge conversation here on Instagram. Check out our stories & highlights tabs for further info on these hot topics. 😀 We might do a further segment on this in a bit more detail. #WatchThisSpace And I’ve linked the full segment in the highlights tab too - have a watch. 😀 . . #irelandAM #tv #virginmedia #developingyoungminds #buildingbetterbrains #finemotorskills #leftbrainrightbrain #parentsofinstagram #cognikids #imacognikid #vestibularsystem #balance #development #baby #toptips #ollwynmoran @ollwynmoran
  • #WeaningWeek Event 🙌 The awesome @sophie_morris nutritionist and I will be in @bellababystores in @dundrumtc this morning at 11am to talk all things Weaning. It’s a free event & no need to book places! We like to keep things simple & easy. 🙌😀👌💖 Just rock up with your little one & enjoy an hour of chatting & chillin out! And get any questions you may have, answered. Some helpful hints, tips & spot prizes too! . #wehopetosseyouthere #toptips #weaning #weaningweek #weaningweek2019 #developingyoungminds #finemotorskills #leftbrainrightbrain #buildingbetterbrains #blwideas #weaningideas #blw #ollwynmoran #sophiemorris #bellababy #dundrum

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