Students were captivated by Faye’s joyful personality, particularly her bright smile and gentle cooing. Mum Kerry also shared her birth experience, explaining that Faye was in a back-to-back position, which led to a challenging 38-hour labour. This offered students a valuable glimpse into the realities of childbirth.

As part of their studies, students have been learning about developmental milestones for babies aged 0–3 months and 6 months. With Faye sitting right between these stages, it was a fantastic opportunity to observe which milestones she had already reached.

During the session, Faye responded to students by cooing back when spoken to and actively exploring her environment—grabbing toys, putting them in her mouth, and showing strong social interest in the group. Ellie commented, “Because she is so sensory, she is learning by putting everything in her mouth.”

Faye also enjoyed story time, especially a rabbit-themed picture book. She reached out to touch the pages and explored them as many babies do—by tasting them! She impressed everyone during tummy time by lifting her head and shoulders with ease, even sharing this moment on the mat with Julia, who said, “She’s so bright, she wants to see everything—and she laughs, it’s so sweet!”

A nappy change was included as part of the learning experience, helping students understand the importance of hygiene and infant care. This sparked a discussion about umbilical cords, belly buttons, and the placenta’s vital role during pregnancy—providing oxygen, nutrients, waste removal, and hormone production for the developing foetus.

Kerry also answered questions about breastfeeding, including how often Faye feeds both day and night. Students were particularly interested to learn that babies typically begin the weaning process and are introduced to solid foods around the 6-month mark.

Charlie asked, “Can she come every week? We could really see her development!” We’re thrilled that Kerry hopes to return with Faye in September or October, so students can continue observing her growth and progress.

A huge thank you to Kerry and Baby Faye for taking the time to visit and contribute to our learning. Mrs Chalmers said, “It’s so valuable for students to have hands-on experience and see first-hand how a child develops. We’re very grateful for this opportunity.”