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Secret Life Of Babies

Water baby. Babies have a natural reflex that stops them from breathing through their nose when submerged under water.
Courtesy of © Oxford Scientific Films 2014
Water baby. Babies have a natural reflex that stops them from breathing through their nose when submerged under water.

Airs Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

This beautifully shot, heart-warming and scientifically revealing film, narrated by Martin Clunes, brings you babies as you’ve never seen them before.

What can a baby see and hear? How does a baby explore the world? Why can they swim underwater? How do they communicate? And why do toddlers have temper tantrums?

The first three years are the most important of a human's entire life - it's when we learn to walk, talk and socialize.

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But as an adult, baby behavior is both mystifying and fascinating.

Ella and Finn with their mother. Both their parents are deaf and they have been brought up to speak in sign language.
Courtesy of © Oxford Scientific Films 2014
Ella and Finn with their mother. Both their parents are deaf and they have been brought up to speak in sign language.

Using the latest specialist filming techniques "Secret Life Of Babies" reveals the 'natural history' of a baby starting with newborns and following their growth and development as they become toddlers.

Get ready to see your baby in a whole new way...

Kate with her son Sam who survived a terrifying fall into the sea.
Courtesy of © Oxford Scientific Films 2014
Kate with her son Sam who survived a terrifying fall into the sea.

REVIEWS:

Shortlisted for a Grierson Award – Best Science or Natural History Documentary 2015

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“Inspiring”The Guardian

“Fascinating documentary”Daily Mail

"Stunning statistics and discoveries nonchalantly tossed out”The Sunday Times

“Shot after shot after shot of gorgeous little babies crawling about and looking unbelievably cute.”Radio Times

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CREDITS:

An Oxford Scientific Films production for ITV. Distributed by BBC Worldwide.