JWB’s Turbo Babies Hands-On Exhibit Open at Great Explorations Children’s Museum

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas (JWB) has opened a new Turbo Babies early childhood exhibit at Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg.

Research shows that 80% of brain growth happens in a baby’s first 1,000 days. Fueled by JWB, the Turbo Babies campaign is designed to support parents and caregivers as their child’s first and best teachers by offering practical tips and activities that help supercharge their baby’s learning and keep them on track developmentally from birth to three. 

Turbo Babies was designed to support parents and caregivers by offering practical tips and activities that help supercharge their child’s learning and keep developmental milestones on track. “The real beauty of Turbo Babies is that its scientific underpinnings are masked by the simplicity of its messaging, images, and the power of play. So much so that a simple game of peek-a-boo can change the trajectory of a baby’s healthy development,” said JWB Chief Executive Officer Beth A. Houghton.

Turbo Babies’ innovative space at Great Ex is tailored to early childhood development for infants and toddlers. The exhibit underscores the power of play in building babies’ brains. The campaign video, Any Time is Turbo Time, vividly illustrates the campaign’s four Turbo Tips and fun, everyday activities parents and caregivers can do with their babies. This new exhibit provides Turbo Babies and their caregivers with enriching, hands-on educational activities in a space designed specifically for children aged 0 to 3 years old.

Enjoy photos from the exhibit’s grand opening on May 10, 2024.

For more information about the Turbo Babies exhibit, visit GreatEx.org. To learn more about the Turbo Babies campaign, visit TurboBabies.com.