The Bedtime Boost trial
The Bedtime Boost Trial is a feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial of a parent-administered intervention on children’s pre-bed activities.
Bath Babylab
Our research explores how infants and young children see and interact with the world around them. We're interested in the factors that impact their development.
Our research
We actively research the factors that impact the cognitive development of infants and young children.
The Pre-Schooler Attention, Cognition and Social Skills (PACS) study
The PACS study analyses how differences in pre-school children’s performance on attention control and cognitive tasks are associated with their behaviour.
Toddlers' Attentional Behaviours and LEarning with Touchscreens (TABLET) project
Bath Babylab contributes to the TABLET project. This project investigates how infants' touchscreen use impacts their cognitive, brain and social development.
Get involved with our research
Children are like little scientists, testing out their ideas to find out how the world works.
At the Bath Babylab we hope to find out more about how infants and toddlers learn and develop. This will help to increase the scientific understanding of child development, and support parents and practitioners to make more informed decisions for young people.
Our research needs participants. You can get involved by:
- participating in our online studies
- taking part in research studies at our family-friendly Bath Babylab
Are you pregnant or do you have children under 16? We frequently run research studies and public engagement activities that volunteers can take part in.
Why take part
By taking part in our studies, you will:
- learn more about how your child's mind works
- contribute to research that could improve the diagnosis of developmental conditions and improve young people's lives
If you're interested, please sign up to receive updates.
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News
News and updates from the Bath Babylab
Bath Babylab to study what goes on in the minds of little ones
Psychologists at the University of Bath will open their doors to the public through a fascinating new initiative focused on children’s development.
Toddlers who use touchscreens may be more distractible
New research from Bath psychologist Dr Rachael Bedford highlights some of the effects regular use of touchscreens could have on toddlers.
Toddlers who use touchscreens show attention differences
New research from Dr Rachael Bedford as part of the TABLET project recruited 12-month-old infants who had different levels of touchscreen usage.
Bath Babylab facilities
Most of our studies take place in our dedicated Bath Babylab facility.
This area is designed to make sure children are comfortable and relaxed, and is equipped with some of the latest research technology.
Family-friendly reception area
- Baby changing table
- Toys for babies, toddlers, and young children
World-class eye-tracking facilities
- High precision EyeLink 1000
- Wearable Pupil Labs eye tracker
Our lab
Bath Babylab is part of the Department of Psychology.
Bath Babylab group members
Find out more about the members of the Bath Babylab.
About us
Our research focuses on typical and atypical cognitive development in infants and children, including attention control and social processing. We also study factors that influence the developing mind, such as screen time and sleep.
The work we do has many potential real-world applications and benefits. These range from the early diagnosis of developmental conditions, through to developing interventions to improve outcomes for young people.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our research, or would like to withdraw your data, please contact us.