Oxford University BabyLab

15/11/2025

Parents of children under 5... tell us what matters to you, so that your priorities can influence what research gets funded. Please share widely

25/04/2025

LET’S PLAY…IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE!

Our FREE Play Cafe is closing, come and join us on Tuesday 29th April for our last session!

You and your toddler (18-22 months) can explore our toys and meet new friends, plus take part in a short, fun 20 minute study to help us learn about child development.

You are welcome to stay for up to 2.5 hours and we have free parking spaces.

More info: https://babylabplaycafe.wordpress.com/

Link to Calendly to book: https://calendly.com/oxfordbabylab/play-cafe-book-arrival-slot?month=2025-04

24/01/2025

Do you have a child aged 5-10 years? The Social Foundations Lab here at the University of Oxford are currently running studies that you could get involved with! They study the developmental origins of the psychological mechanisms underlying young children's and young people's helping, sharing, comforting, and cooperation. Follow their page to see current studies or email [email protected]

11/01/2025

Too cold for the park? We're warm, free, and have plenty of toys! Plus free tea and coffee for any parents of 18 to 22 month olds looking for something to do! A few slots have opened up today and lots available for next week so come on down to our Play cafe! http://babylabplaycafe.wordpress.com/

Investigating babies' learning, language and thought since 1992

02/01/2025

Happy new year from all of us at the Oxford BabyLab! In 2025 we will be running special stay and play events for 18 to 22 month olds in our family friendly space in central Oxford. Relax with a free tea or coffee, meet other parents and take part in a short fun study. We only have a few spaces left in our 11 January session, but lots of slots free on 18 January and 23 January. Book now https://calendly.com/oxfordbabylab/play-cafe-book-arrival-slot or find out more at http://babylabplaycafe.wordpress.com/

20/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Oxford BabyLab research team!

Thank you for you interest in our work and taking part in our research

Hoping to see some of you in the new year 🎀🎁🎉🎄

04/11/2024

One of our lovely study participants is conducting research into birth experiences. If you have a story to share please do get in touch with her.

06/07/2024

A new, exciting study is on its way!🤩🤓

We are looking into how parenting attitudes and behaviours influence the early development of memory, attention and self-regulation in Ukrainian toddlers!

👇More information about this study is below (in Ukrainian).

Дослідники Оксфордського університету шукають українські родини з дітьми віком від 12 до 36 місяців👶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
для дослідження того як батьківські ставлення, поведінка та практики впливають на ранній розвиток уваги, пам'яті та саморегуляції.

В цьому дослідженні, ми просимо Вас заповнити декілька опитувальників. Це займе 30 хвилин Вашого часу.
В якості подяки за Ваш час, ми пропонуємо ваучер VEX.

За більшими деталями, будь ласка пишіть:
[email protected]

Якщо ви мати/батько дитини відповідного віку - будь ласка, дайтеся чути! Ми дуже хочемо почути про Ваш досвід виховання дітей в сучасному середовищі!

Ми щиро переконані, що розвиток дитини потребує вкладень, а саме, часу та енергії! Ми знаємо, що несприятливі обставини/середовище (як війна) висмоктує і перше, і друге! Ми віримо, що зможемо допомогти мінімізувати негативні наслідки таких впливів, але без розуміння того, як батьки справляються з цим зараз, ми не впораємось!

Нічого про батьків, без батьків! Напишіть нам, якщо Вам відгукується це твердження, і Ви готові поділитись своїм досвідом з нами!

Дякую Вам, заздалегідь, за Ваш час!

04/06/2024

Looking for something different to do with your child? Oxford University BabyLab are running fun sessions for parents and toddlers. Play games and get a new perspective on your child in our friendly space in central Oxford (Jericho), at a time that suits you. Local travel expenses and a free gift for your child are provided. We currently have slots for 18-22 month olds and 34-36 month olds. For more information email [email protected]

Investigating babies' learning, language and thought since 1992

05/04/2024

We have a just few spaces left in our Southampton and Oxford START groups beginning in April for toddlers who are suspected to be autistic, or who have an older sibling or parent with autism or ADHD. Visit www.startproject.info or email [email protected] to find out more.

Investigating babies' learning, language and thought since 1992

12/03/2024

Do you have a toddler born between May and October 2022 who is either showing autistic traits themselves, or has a sibling or parent with autism or ADHD? They may be eligible to take part in a trial of the START programme, currently running in Oxford and Southampton.

START is a FREE parent-toddler programme, that is designed to celebrate and support toddlers of all abilities and interests. Find out more at www.startproject.info or email [email protected]

Supporting Toddlers with a family connection to autism or ADHD to develop strong Attention, Regulation and Thinking skills

02/01/2024

Last call to register to take part in the January round of the START trial for toddlers born between March and July 2022 who are either showing autistic traits themselves, or have a sibling or parent with autism or ADHD. Find out more about this FREE neurodiversity-affirming parent-toddler programme at www.startproject.info or email [email protected]

Supporting Toddlers with a family connection to autism or ADHD to develop strong Attention, Regulation and Thinking skills