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Simple, purposeful play ideas to grow connection and confidence from birth to beyond. By Nicole Pates (@nicole_kidsphysio), Paediatric Physiotherapist and author of Purposeful Play from Birth to Walking (2026). Plus access to the private Purposeful Play Club community on Instagram! Join us for fun and engaging activities that boost the connection with your child from birth to beyond.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF PURPOSEFUL PLAY

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Nicole Pates

APAM MACP · APA Paediatric Physiotherapist · Founder, Western Kids Health

Hi! I'm Nicole, a paediatric physio and a mum who is passionate about helping parents play with confidence. Through my practice, Western Kids Health in Perth, I've supported thousands of families from the baby days right through to the teen years. I know how full on the early months can be, so I created the Purposeful Play Club to give you warm, no pressure guidance you can actually use. You are your baby's favourite toy!

2022 Australian Allied Health Physiotherapist of the Year

As featured in

Beyond the Bump podcast New York Magazine The West Australian
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Purposeful Play, From Birth to Walking by Nicole Pates.
Age: Birth to Walking

Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Your magical little human, who has flipped your world upside down in the best possible way, and now you’re staring at them, full of love, full of questions. How do I play with them? What do we do together all day? Written by industry leading paediatric physiotherapist and mum of two, Nicole Pates, Purposeful Play is your warm, no-pressure companion to baby play from birth to first steps.

Over 100 simple, tried and tested activities, designed to fit into the rhythm of real life because the best thing for your baby’s development isn’t a fancy toy, it’s you.

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Please note: for international orders (made through Amazon) shipping wont commence until Sep 1, 2026.

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