Baby development

Learn what to expect from your baby's development week-by-week and month-by-month, plus when to expect the major baby milestones.

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Learn what to expect from your baby throughout their first year, with our weekly and monthly baby development guides.

Your newborn baby: what to expect

You've just met your newborn baby! It's an exciting new world and you'll be learning more…

Your 1-week-old baby: what to expect

So, you've already spent a week with your new baby! Find out what to expect now your baby's…

Your 2-week-old baby: what to expect

Time is flying and your baby is already two weeks old! Find out how they're developing this…

8 surprising things about your newborn

Prepare for your new baby and get to know your new baby a little better with these…

Discover when to expect your baby's major milestones, from sitting up to standing. Plus, get tips on encouraging your baby's development.

Baby growth spurts: what to expect and when

Wondering if your baby is having a growth spurt? Given they're likely to have around six…

Baby milestones: Sitting up

When your baby is around 4-7 months old, they're ready to see the world around them from a…

Baby milestones: standing and cruising

Your baby will probably begin practising her standing skills from five or six months,…

Why parents are embracing the new 'inchstone' trend that 'celebrates the little things'

Parents are no longer celebrating their kids' milestone achievements and are instead…

Surefire ways to calm your baby (that work every time)

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