Your baby's development
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Your baby's development month by month
Your newborn's development
Your newborn may not appear to be doing more than sleeping and eating right now, but he’s taking in lots of information. Find out what he’s learning about his new world.
Baby's first year in pictures: photos
A second a day: from birth to three months (Video)
A second a day: from three months to six months (Video)
A second a day: from six months to nine months (Video)
See all in Your baby's development month by monthYour baby's growth
Baby growth spurts
Wondering if your baby is having a growth spurt? Find out the top signs of growth spurts, how long they last, and what you can do to help your baby through them.
Tell me about growth spurts (Video)
Does my baby need more milk during a growth spurt?
See all in Your baby's growthYour baby's senses
Sensory play ideas for babies
Everyday activities such as playtime, nappy changing and feeding are a great opportunity to develop your baby’s sense of touch, smell, hearing, sight and taste.
Developmental milestones: sight
Developmental milestones: hearing
Why does my baby put everything in her mouth?
How do I play with my child to help their development? (Video)
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Developmental milestones: crawling
Babies often start learning to crawl when they're between six and nine months old. Discover the signs that she's ready to start and what you can do to encourage your baby to get moving.
Baby milestones: one to six months
Baby milestones: seven to 12 months
Developmental milestones: rolling over
Developmental milestones: sitting
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Developmental milestones separation and independence in babies
From close attachment to wilful independence, a baby's sense of individuality takes years to develop. Find out how to help your baby cope with separation and how to encourage confidence.
My baby doesn't smile yet. What's wrong?
Developmental milestones: socialisation in babies
When will my baby smile for the first time?
Can I predict what sort of personality my baby will have?
See all in Social and emotional developmentWhen will my baby...?
When will my baby sit?
Most babies sit between four and seven months but it all starts with head control. Find out how your baby will build the strength and balance to sit up unsupported.
When did your baby reach each milestone?
See all in When will my baby...?Your child's timeline: when milestones happen
Your child's walking timeline
Some babies walk at nine months and others not until much later. Find out the steps your child will take to become a confident walker in our month-by-month guide.
Your child's sleep and naps timeline
Your child's teething timeline
See all in Your child's timeline: when milestones happenLearning and communication
Your baby's brain: the brain stem
The brain stem controls your newborn's reflexes, regulates basic functions and handles some emotions. Find out more about how your baby's brain is developing.
Developmental milestones: your baby's understanding
Your baby's brain: the frontal lobe
Your baby's brain: the parietal lobe
Your baby's brain: the temporal lobe
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