Baby Development

Information about your baby's physical and cognitive development during the first years. Topics include developmental milestones, communication methods, common health concerns and medical care.

Baby Sign Language
Baby Sign Language
Help your baby communicate before they can talk by using simple signs to reduce frustration and tantrums.
Baby Walkers and Bouncers
Baby Walkers and Bouncers
Mobile walkers can keep babies entertained, but they come with real safety risks that require constant supervision to prevent falls and injuries.
Baby's First Steps: Learning to Walk
Baby's First Steps: Learning to Walk
Most babies walk between 9 and 16 months, but timing varies widely and that's completely normal for healthy development.
Dunstan Baby Language
Dunstan Baby Language
Priscilla Dunstan discovered babies cry in five distinct sounds that communicate specific needs like hunger and tiredness.
Hip Dysplasia in Babies
Hip Dysplasia in Babies
Hip dysplasia happens when a baby's hip socket doesn't develop properly, affecting how the thighbone sits, here's what parents need to know.
Milestones During First 12 Months
Milestones During First 12 Months
Your baby's development month by month during the crucial first year after birth.
Teething Trouble
Teething Trouble
Your baby might be teething if they're drooling excessively, cranky, and chewing on everything, here's what to expect and how to help.
The Behaviour of Babies
The Behaviour of Babies
Understanding why newborns sleep in short bursts and cry constantly helps parents know what to expect in those early exhausting months.
The Benefits of Talking to Your Baby
The Benefits of Talking to Your Baby
Talking to your baby from birth builds their vocabulary and supports language development through everyday conversations.
Vaccinations and Your Baby
Vaccinations and Your Baby
Your baby's vaccination schedule and how immunisations protect them from serious diseases in their early years.