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The Pikler Approach
At The Rainbow Sprinkles, we strongly believe that children are competent beings from birth, capable of active participation in their own development when given respectful, sensitive support. This belief is at the heart of the Pikler Approach — a philosophy that deeply influences our work and the way we support families. We are committed to building respectful and peaceful caregiving, relationships that honour each child's natural pace of development, autonomy, and need for emotional security.
Key principles of the Pikler Approach include:
Respectful Caregiving
Every caregiving moment (diapering, feeding, dressing) is seen as an opportunity for connection, trust-building, and communication.
Freedom of Movement
Infants are not put into positions they cannot get into or out of by themselves. They are allowed to explore movement naturally at their own pace.
Self- initiated Play
Children are given the time, space, and simple materials to engage deeply in self-initiated play, fostering concentration, creativity, and problem-solving.
Background of the Pikler Approach
The Pikler Approach was developed by Dr. Emmi Pikler, a Hungarian pediatrician, in the mid-20th century.
Her inspiration came from her early experiences working as a family pediatrician, where she observed that children who were given respectful, unhurried care — and who were allowed to move freely — developed better physical health, emotional security, and independence.
She believed that trusting relationships, freedom of movement, and respect for the child’s competence were critical for healthy development from the very beginning of life. Dr. Pikler first applied these ideas in her medical practice with families and later brought them to life at the Lóczy Institute (officially known as the Pikler Institute) in Budapest. There, infants and young children thrived under sensitive, respectful, relationship-based care.
Her revolutionary work showed that even in group settings, with consistent and attuned caregiving, children could form secure attachments, a strong sense of self, and healthy autonomy.
Today, the Pikler Approach continues to influence early childhood practices around the world, especially in infant-toddler programs, parenting education, and professional training.
How The Rainbow Sprinkles Supports You
At The Rainbow Sprinkles, we weave the principles of the Pikler Approach into everything we do. We support families to:
- Slow down and enjoy meaningful caregiving moments with their babies and toddlers.
- Create safe, nurturing environments that promote free movement and independent exploration.
- Deepen their understanding of their child’s cues through careful observation.
- Trust in their child's innate ability to develop at their own unique pace.
Through our programs and workshops, we guide parents and caregivers to build trusting, respectful, and joyful relationships with their little ones — planting seeds for a lifetime of secure, confident learning and loving connections.