Baby’s First Year: Development and Milestones
Follow your baby's development with our guides to the emotional and social, physical, speech and language, and communication milestones you can expect during their first twelve months.
5 Ways Music and Theatre Can Benefit Your Baby
Ever considered taking your baby to the theatre? Whilst a marathon stint of Les Misérables may be out of the question, there are play and theatre productions aimed at babies and toddlers that can benefit your child in many ways.
The benefits of movement for babies
Scientific studies have shown that your child's future development is highly dependent upon the way they use their senses in the early months of life. Grab some tips on how you can help your newborn, baby and toddler get moving.
Developmental Milestones for Newborns
Watching your baby, wondering what they will do next, is one of the great pleasures of parenthood. Discover more in our guide to developmental milestones for newborns.
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.
How Babies Explore The World Through Play
As your child grows they start to explore the world through play and in doing so re constantly learning and developing important skills
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: six to nine 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. They likely will be sleeping for longer periods and are eating a wider variety of food.
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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
Create a photo album of the important people in your baby's life that you can look at together to get to know family even when they're 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.
The First Step to Learning to Crawl
By giving your baby the opportunity to learn the skills needed for crawling, they’ll soon be up and moving! Here’s how you can help your baby become mobile.
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.
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!