Growth and Development

Growth & Development

Baby development month by month

View details Baby Development milestones: Months 1 - 3
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0-6 Months
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Baby Development milestones: Months 1 - 3

Your baby’s first focus? She’ll use her eyes and ears, along with her sense of smell and touch, to learn her new world.

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View details How a 6 months baby develops fine motor skills? | Baby's Development: Months 4-6
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0-6 Months
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How a 6 months baby develops fine motor skills? | Baby's Development: Months 4-6

Let’s talk baby talk! No, not words just yet, but the language basics begin here!

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View details Baby development month 7
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6 to 8 months baby
Baby development 7 months

Baby development month 7

She’s everywhere! She’s everywhere! At least she wants to be, and she wants to get there on her own.

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View details 10 month baby development | Months 10-12
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8 to 12 months
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10 month baby development | Months 10-12

“Come on, make Mama (or Papa, of course) proud.” It’s likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it, since his desire to please you is strengthening along with

5 mins to read

View details Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds
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6 to 8 months baby
Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds

Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds

Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%! Follow month-by-month.

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View details Your growing toddler – What to expect beyond 1000 days
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12 + months
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Your growing toddler – What to expect beyond 1000 days

Look back at the healthy habits you’ve encouraged, which have helped your toddler grow so far, and look forward to the exciting developments to come.

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View details 10 healthy habits to carry on
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12 + months
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10 healthy habits to carry on

During your baby’s First 1000 Days you have encouraged many healthy habits, so don't let your guard down now! Here are 10 healthy habits to keep practicing.

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Baby activities

View details Physical Activities for Infants – What you need to know
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6 to 8 months baby
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Physical Activities for Infants – What you need to know

Did you know? Spending time playing with your baby at this age can lead to them being more active when they are a toddler.

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View details Tummy time: let’s play!
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0-6 Months
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Tummy time: let’s play!

Did you know? Tummy time helps your baby develop muscles and motor skills. 

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View details Tummy time workout
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6 to 8 months baby
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Tummy time workout

Tummy time can start soon after you bring your baby home from the hospital. Just don’t expect too much.

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View details Switch off screens and play!
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0-6 Months
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Switch off screens and play!

Did you know? Too much screen time can keep your baby from being active, and may interfere with their sleep.  

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View details 7 playtime dos and don’ts
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0-6 Months
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7 playtime dos and don’ts

You’re never too young (or old!) for playing. Here are some ways you can both enjoy fun-filled, safe, and stimulating daily activities that set your baby up for an active, healthy life.

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View details 5 happy-baby activities (that help with development too!)
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0-6 Months
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5 happy-baby activities (that help with development too!)

Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your baby’s routine. 

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Toddler playtime

View details Could screen time increase the chances of my toddler becoming overweight?
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12 + months
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Could screen time increase the chances of my toddler becoming overweight?

Did you know? Young children risk missing out on important outdoor play and activity when their time is spent watching television and in front of screens.

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View details Magical milestones and physical play
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12 + months
Toddler activities - Magical milestones and physical play

Magical milestones and physical play

Looking at your child now, it’s hard to imagine the tiny new born you brought home from the hospital who did little more than feed, sleep, and fill diapers.

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View details Your 12-18-month-old’s activity planner
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12 + months
Toddler activities - Your 12-18-month-old’s activity planner

Your 12-18-month-old’s activity planner

From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time.

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View details Why active play is good for your toddler
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Why active play is good for your toddler

Did you know? Many two-year-olds spend too much time sitting still and don’t play outdoors every day.

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View details Activities for your toddler at 18-24 months
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Activities for your toddler at 18-24 months

Can you believe your little one is almost two years old? Your toddler is changing all the time now and probably already has some favourite games.

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