Jun 14, 20267 min read
Baby Development Milestones 0–12 Months: A Clear Month-by-Month Guide
A non-anxiety-inducing month-by-month checklist of motor, social, language, and feeding milestones for 0–12 months, with reassurance about normal variation.
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17 articles tagged with “baby development”
Jun 13, 20266 min read
9 Months Old: Your Baby's Development Guide
What to expect at 9 months — pulling to stand, crawling, pincer grip, object permanence, babbling, stranger anxiety and sleep — with practical tips for every area.
Jun 13, 20265 min read
Baby Head Banging: Why It Happens, How Common It Is, and When to Seek Advice
Why babies and toddlers bang their heads rhythmically, how common this normal behaviour is, when it is nothing to worry about, and when to mention it to your GP.
Jun 13, 20265 min read
Sensory Processing in Babies: What Every Parent Should Know
Understand what sensory processing means for babies, how to spot over- or under-responsive behaviour, and when sensory differences might need professional support.
Jun 13, 20265 min read
Baby Separation Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents and Carers
Understand the developmental basis of separation anxiety in babies aged 6 to 18 months, and get practical strategies for goodbye routines and nursery drop-offs.
Jun 13, 20266 min read
Montessori for Babies 0–12 Months: Practical Principles for Home
Montessori principles applied to babies 0–12 months — prepared environment, freedom of movement, child-led exploration, and natural materials made practical at home.
Jun 13, 20266 min read
Torticollis in Babies: Spotting the Signs, Physiotherapy, and Home Exercises
What congenital muscular torticollis looks like, how to notice a neck tilt in your baby, how physiotherapy helps, exercises for home, and the link to flat head.
Jun 13, 20265 min read
Wonder Weeks Explained: The Theory, the Evidence, and What to Do During Fussy Periods
What the Wonder Weeks theory claims, what the actual evidence shows, and practical strategies for getting through difficult developmental periods with your baby.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
10 Months Old: Cruising, Clapping, Pointing, and What Comes Next
At ten months your baby is cruising along furniture, clapping, waving, and beginning to point. Here is your complete development guide for this pivotal month.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
11 Months Old: Almost Walking, First Words, and Preparing for the First Birthday
At eleven months your baby may be taking their first independent steps, developing proto-words, and eating mostly family food. Here is what to expect this month.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
12 Months: Your Baby's First Birthday Development Guide
At twelve months your baby is walking, saying first words, and due their health check. Here is everything you need to know about development at one year old.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
5 Months Old: Development Guide, Milestones and What to Expect
Your baby at 5 months is becoming remarkably active and social. Here is what to expect from motor skills, sleep, and development at this stage.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
6 Months Old: Development, Weaning Readiness, and the 6-Month Health Review
Six months is a major milestone. Your baby is sitting, babbling, and ready for their first solid foods. Here is what development looks like and what the health review involves.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
7 Months Old: Development Guide — Crawling, Object Permanence and Taste Preferences
At seven months your baby is gearing up to crawl, sitting independently, and exploring new tastes. Here is your complete development guide for this busy month.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
8 Months Old: Crawling, Separation Anxiety, and Development Milestones
Eight months brings crawling, pulling to stand, and peak separation anxiety. Here is what is happening developmentally and how to support your baby this month.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
Your UK Health Visitor: What They Do, When They Visit, and How to Make the Most of Them
UK health visitors play a vital role in your baby's first year. Here is what to expect from developmental checks, how to prepare, and the questions worth asking.
Jun 12, 20267 min read
Baby Portion Sizes by Age: How Much Is Normal From 6 to 12 Months?
Worried about how much your baby is eating? Here are realistic portion size guides for 6 to 12 months and how to manage the anxiety that often comes with weaning.