Baby development
Baby development from newborn to toddler is fast. Get advice for baby development including baby milestones, language development and fine motor skills.
Your baby's body language: What your baby is trying to tell you
While crying is the universal baby language, your newborn has other ways of communicating with you than his body and facial expressions. If you pay attention and learn to read his signals, you’ll discover that he’s telling you all sorts of things.
Baby overstimulation: How to read the signs
When there’s a new baby in the family, everyone wants a piece of the action. Cuddles abound – and not just from mum. But how much is too much? Jane Barry explains bub’s warning signs and what to do about them.
Nine to 12 month old baby routines
Between nine and 12 months your baby is very energetic and mobile, showing the first signs of independence.
Noisy breathing babies: what's normal, what's not
Short breaths, long pauses between breaths, rapid breaths … all of it can seem concerning to an onlooking parent. Here’s what you need to know about babies and breathing.
Baby development and milestones
Development describes the series of complex changes – physical, emotional, social – which your baby undergoes on her way to adulthood.
Every mum knows that there is a lot about baby behaviour that she needs to understand. It will help her become a better parent
Developmental achievements are called 'milestones'. Growth and development milestones are meant to be used as a guide, but not something to worry about. While there is a wide range of 'normal' in the growth and development of your baby, most babies do actually pass through developmental stages in the same order.
Your baby begins to develop social skills very early in life. By interacting with you, your baby will learn how to make friends, and how to connect with other people in his life.
Babies (and mums) thrive on routines - sleeping, eating and playing are all much less stressful when they happen in the right order and at the right time. Find out how to get your baby into a routine and the best routine for you and your baby throughout his first year.
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week six
Week six is a huge milestone, and you’ve reached it! Congratulations! Your hormones are still raging but you should be feeling...more
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week five
New parents, don’t give up, because this week the fog really starts to lift! You may be noticing a pattern in your little...more
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week four
You may find you have more energy this week and the baby should be developing little routines and behaviours by now. more
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week three
As you reach week three at home with baby, you’ll begin to notice a gentle rhythm starting to emerge – for you and bub....more
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week two
During your baby’s second week at home, it’s still very early days and you’ll still be getting to know each other....more
Your baby's first six weeks at home: Week one
The first few days after you meet your baby for the first time are overwhelming and full of a range of emotions, from joy and elation...more
What can you expect from your baby at 39 weeks? What should you be doing for them? Read on. more
What can you expect from your baby at 22 weeks? What should you be doing for them? Read on. more
What can you expect from your baby at 23 weeks? What should you be doing for them? Read on. more
