Early Baby Development - First 12 Months

More than baby talk: Why you need to learn to speak 'parentese'

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My baby walked early, will she be a genius?

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Your one year old can reason like a scientist

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This is a month by month guide to your Baby's First Year. It covers milestones and development, sleeping, babycare, immunisation reminders, feeding and more.

Need help? Talk to others about any issues with baby on our forums. Discuss anything about life with your baby birth to six months and six to twelve months, chat to other mums about breastfeeding, sleeping, starting solids and allergy and food intolerances.

Crawling babies stir up 'bio-gunk' - but it's not as scary as it sounds

It's not all bad.

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Mothers use a similar tone across many diverse languages.

Baby talk is more sophisticated than you might think

And it's universal.

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If you need baby food inspiration, look no further than Baby Food Universe.

If you make your own baby food you'll love this Instagram account

Tired of making carrot purée? Take a look at this mum's homemade baby food creations.

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How to encourage your baby's gross motor development skills

There are some everyday things that parents can do to improve gross motor skills and coordination.

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How do you discipline your young baby? You don't

My 7-month old baby is a holy terror - it seems like I'm always saying "No" to him, but he just ignores me.

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Eight-month old babies operate in "we mode", according to experts.

Babies are cleverer than we think

Eight-month-old babies know when they need another's person help – and act accordingly, finds new research examining the way infants develop their early communication skills.

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What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development

Supporting children's needs and understanding developmental foundations are much more important than when they first walked or talked.

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When your baby starts crawling

Once I overcame the thrill of my baby meeting a new developmental landmark, I realised the practical implications of living with a crawler were not so sparkly.