Swimming lessons save lives
Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to keep kids safe from drowning.
Exploring the world through play
As your child grows they start to explore the world through play, which believe it or not, is actually a fun and relaxed way of learning.
Cognitive development in babies & children
Some of the changes in our kids are not so easy to spot, particularly cognitive changes. Children’s brains develop as they have new experiences.
Baby routines: nine to 12 months
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Nine to 12 month baby routine
Between 9 and 12 months your baby is very energetic and mobile, showing the first signs of independence
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Helping your baby learn to crawl
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Speech and language development: nine to 12 months
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her. But if you are worried about her development, talk to a health professional for a little reassurance.
9 to 12 months understanding the world
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her
Make baby’s own photo album
Facial recognition is an important part of baby development this fun way of having photos of the important people in your baby's life that you can read together and get to know even when they are not always around.
0 to 3 months baby communication
Your baby is born wanting to communicate with you. Find out what communication milestones you could be looking out for in the first three months.
Helping your baby to crawl
Encourage your baby's crawling development. How to help your baby learn to crawl.
Baby development and milestones
Baby development is measured by developmental milestones that track baby growth and development stages. Find more information at Kidspot
1 – 2 years language development
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don't be overly concerned if your toddler is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around him.
6 to 9 months speech and language development
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her
A guide to tummy time for new parents
Tummy time for babies is important for developing head control. Find out when to start tummy time and what to do if your baby doesn't like it. Kidspot NZ
0 to 3 months physical development
Baby development and baby growth is fast so learn about your baby's developmental milestones and stages of development including physical development for babies and early childhood motor skills.
Baby smiles
Baby smiles are your baby's first efforts at baby communication and they do it so well
1 – 2 years physical development
Once your toddler is up and walking, parenting gets a whole lot more challenging and you and your home will never be the same again.
Speech and language development: three to six months
While all children are different, there are some speech and language milestones you can start keeping an eye out for.
3 to 6 months physical development
Three to six months is an exciting time in your child's physical development as they learn to roll over and more!
Could my baby be teething?
Is your baby teething? Is your baby teething? Find out more about the signs of teething the the different treatment options available for your baby.
Six reasons why tummy time is essential
Tummy time is essential for babies' development, hand-eye co-ordination and head control. More reasons why tummy time for babies is essential. Kidspot NZ
