Development & Milestones
Every baby develops at their own pace. These guides explain what most babies do at each age, simple ways to support new skills through play, and the signs worth raising with a professional.
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Three guides to understand your baby's progress
Milestones are ranges, not deadlines. If your baby loses skills, or you are worried about their development, read red flags in baby development and talk to your doctor or health visitor.
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First 6 Months
Newborn Milestones: What to Expect in the First Month 2-Month Milestones: Social Smiles, Cooing and Head Control 4-Month Milestones: Laughing, Grabbing, Sleep Regression 5-Month Milestones: Rolling, Babbling and Grabbing 6-Month Milestones: Sitting, First Solids and Babbling6 to 12 Months
7-Month Milestones: Crawling Prep and Object Permanence 8-Month Milestones: Crawling, Pulling Up and Pointing 9-Month Milestones: Crawling, Babbling and First Words 10-Month Milestones: Waving, Clapping and Pointing 11-Month Milestones: Standing, Exploring and Problem-Solving 12-Month Milestones: First Birthday, First Steps and WordsMovement & Motor Skills
Tummy Time: Benefits, How Long and How to Make It Fun When Babies Start to Roll Over: Signs and Safety Tips Baby Core Strength: Activities for Sitting and Beyond Baby Gross Motor Skills: From Tummy Time to First Steps Baby Fine Motor Skills: Play Ideas from 0 to 12 MonthsLanguage & Communication
Baby's First Words: When to Expect Them and How to Help Baby Language Development: From Babbling to Phrases Baby Cues: How to Understand Your Baby Before Words Baby Language Development: From First Coos to First Words Reading to Your Baby: Why It Matters and How to StartPlay ideas
Supporting development through play
Simple, everyday activities for each stage of the first year.
Baby Play Ideas by Age: Simple Play from 0 to 12 Months
Read the guideBaby Fine Motor Skills: Play Ideas from 0 to 12 Months
Read the guidePlay for Premature Babies: Gentle Activities by Stage
Read the guideTracking Baby Growth: Weight, Length and Head Size
Read the guideRelated across Babypino