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The big moments of your baby's first years — when they happen and what to expect.

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3-Month-Old Baby Development & MilestonesKey Milestones
3-Month-Old Baby Development & Milestones
Each stage of development comes with its own set of expected milestones – do you know the 3-month-old baby development milestones? Here are three of t
Jan 19, 2022 · 4 min read
Your 14-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & MoreKey Milestones
Your 14-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & More
At 14-months-old, your toddler’s personality is starting to come out in full force. Your little one is learning ways to express their independence, wh
Nov 19, 2021 · 6 min read
Your 6-Month-Old Baby: Milestones & ActivitiesKey Milestones
Your 6-Month-Old Baby: Milestones & Activities
Do you have a 6-month-old baby or are they approaching this stage? Learn what to expect of your child’s development and how to foster their skills. A
Nov 18, 2021 · 5 min read
Your 13-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & MoreKey Milestones
Your 13-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & More
After your child’s first birthday, you have officially reached toddlerhood. The toddler phase is full of exciting milestones, developmental changes, a
Oct 29, 2021 · 6 min read
Baby Milestones: A Month By Month GuideKey Milestones
Baby Milestones: A Month By Month Guide
One of the most exciting parts of being a new parent is watching your child grow and develop new skills. Helping your little one meet their developmen
Jul 08, 2021 · 14 min read
My 8-month-old baby development and milestonesKey Milestones
My 8-month-old baby development and milestones
Each new skill that your 8-month-old baby acquires as they grow represents an important developmental milestone in their life. Therefore, it is normal
May 20, 2021 · 5 min read
5-month-old baby development milestonesKey Milestones
5-month-old baby development milestones
Babies are in the fastest stage of human development. It’s normal to feel like in the blink of an eye your baby is already “grown up” at five months o
May 10, 2021 · 4 min read
My 12-month-old baby’s developmental milestonesKey Milestones
My 12-month-old baby’s developmental milestones
When your baby is born an adventure begins. It goes from the first gestures and displays of affection between your little one and you to their first w
Apr 15, 2021 · 5 min read
My 9-month-old baby’s developmentKey Milestones
My 9-month-old baby’s development
If you are reading this, surely you have a 9-month-old baby and your routine has been filled with new adventures, challenges, and a lot of learning. W
Mar 30, 2021 · 6 min read
When do babies start talking?Key Milestones
When do babies start talking?
Have you ever wondered at what age babies start talking? Without a doubt, it is a great question that many times fills parents with uncertainty. Undou
Mar 17, 2021 · 3 min read
Visual stimulation exercises for babies: 3 practical ideasKey Milestones
Visual stimulation exercises for babies: 3 practical ideas
When babies are born, their eyesight is not fully developed. They see the world in large, blurry blobs. With time and a little help from you, your lit
Feb 16, 2021 · 3 min read
Development milestones: What are they?Key Milestones
Development milestones: What are they?
When your child is born, your adventure together begins. Along this exciting new journey, you’ll encounter several checkpoints–or development mileston
Jan 19, 2021 · 3 min read
When do babies learn to kick a ball?Key Milestones
When do babies learn to kick a ball?
Key points: Kicking a ball is a significant physical and motor milestone for children around two years old. The development of kicking starts with str
Nov 05, 2019 · 4 min read
When do babies learn to walk?Key Milestones
When do babies learn to walk?
Key points: Walking is a major developmental milestone for a child. Preceding walking, skills like supine kicking and pulling up are crucial. Walking
Sep 23, 2019 · 4 min read
When do babies stop clenching their fists?Key Milestones
When do babies stop clenching their fists?
Key points: Newborns have natural survival reflexes and limited control over their movements. Babies initially keep their hands clenched in fists, a r
Sep 16, 2019 · 3 min read
What is deferred imitation and how does it impact child development?Key Milestones
What is deferred imitation and how does it impact child development?
Key Points: Deferred imitation is the ability of children to reproduce actions they’ve observed after a delay, offering insights into memory developme
Nov 29, 2017 · 4 min read
How can I support my baby’s first steps?Key Milestones
How can I support my baby’s first steps?
When a child learns to walk and falls down 50 times, he never thinks “maybe this isn’t for me”. Key Points: 1. Babies choose to walk despite falls bec
Oct 04, 2017 · 3 min read
How to help my baby to roll over?Key Milestones
How to help my baby to roll over?
Key points: Rolling over is an important milestone for babies, signifying increased strength in their arms, back, and neck. Babies typically start rol
Oct 19, 2016 · 3 min read
Baby on the move: Different crawling stylesKey Milestones
Baby on the move: Different crawling styles
Key points: Babies can crawl in various styles, not just hands-and-knees. Key is the desire to move and explore. Styles: classic, bear, belly, bottom
Sep 14, 2016 · 3 min read
What are open-ended toys?Key Milestones
What are open-ended toys?
Key points: 1. Open-ended toys, like cardboard boxes, offer endless possibilities for imaginative play. 2. Children use their senses and motor skills
Aug 17, 2016 · 3 min read
How does understanding cause and effect help my child?Key Milestones
How does understanding cause and effect help my child?
Key Points: 1. Children are natural scientists, learning through observation and play, especially through cause-and-effect experiences. 2. Babies star
Aug 10, 2016 · 4 min read
Developmental delays: Everything you need to knowKey Milestones
Developmental delays: Everything you need to know
Key points: 1. Developmental delays vary, so remember each child has their own pace. 2. Look for red flags like not reaching milestones within expecte
Jun 29, 2016 · 4 min read
When do babies say their first word?Key Milestones
When do babies say their first word?
Key Points: Baby’s first words are often “mama” and “dada” due to repeating sounds. Babies recognize repetitive sounds easily, making these words simp
Apr 28, 2016 · 3 min read
Touch and smell during early yearsKey Milestones
Touch and smell during early years
Key points: Baby’s brain actively learns through senses of touch and smell. Sense of smell is well developed at birth, allowing recognition of scents.
Mar 15, 2016 · 3 min read
Why is tummy time important?Key Milestones
Why is tummy time important?
Key points: 1. Tummy time aids muscle development for crawling and milestones. 2. Start tummy time soon after birth, gradually increasing duration. 3.
Sep 23, 2015 · 3 min read
When does a baby develop head control?Key Milestones
When does a baby develop head control?
Key Points: Supporting the head and developing neck muscles is a crucial physical milestone for babies. It lays the foundation for other physical mile
Aug 19, 2015 · 4 min read
When do babies learn to sit independently and how can I encourage it?Key Milestones
When do babies learn to sit independently and how can I encourage it?
Watching your baby begin to develop independence can be exhilarating. Your child enjoys this process too since they can now explore the world that sur
Jul 29, 2015 · 4 min read
Why do babies have a laughing response?Key Milestones
Why do babies have a laughing response?
Key points: Laughing can can reveal your baby’s understanding of object permanence and other cognitive developments. Eye tracking is developed at arou
Jul 13, 2015 · 3 min read
When should babies crawl?Key Milestones
When should babies crawl?
Key Points: Crawling is an exciting and important developmental milestone for babies, typically occurring between seven and nine months of age. There
May 27, 2015 · 4 min read
When do babies learn to walk?Key Milestones
When do babies learn to walk?
Key Points: Learning to walk is a major physical milestone for babies and typically occurs between nine and 15 months of age. Babies are born with an
Apr 16, 2015 · 4 min read
What does visual develpoment look like during the first few years?Key Milestones
What does visual develpoment look like during the first few years?
Key points: Newborns have blurry vision and gradually develop better eyesight. Baby’s vision is crucial for learning about the world. Visual developme
Jun 24, 2014 · 3 min read
Auditory development in early childhoodKey Milestones
Auditory development in early childhood
Key points: Babies have an excellent sense of hearing from the 16th week of pregnancy. Auditory skills like localization develop early; infants react
Jun 20, 2014 · 3 min read
Motor development in early childhoodKey Milestones
Motor development in early childhood
Key points: Motor skills help your baby complete tasks and explore independently. Motor development is a subdomain of Physical development in children
Jun 18, 2014 · 3 min read
Social and emotional development in early childhoodKey Milestones
Social and emotional development in early childhood
Key points: Babies naturally crave social connections and depend on adults for survival. Serve and return interactions with caregivers are crucial for
Jun 18, 2014 · 3 min read

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