My baby’s development stage by stage

Find out how your baby will develop during the first 12 months of life, from the early days of wriggles and gurgles to their first steps and words.

The waiting is finally over and your little bundle of joy has arrived! The next 12 months will be an amazing, exhilarating and sometimes exhausting journey for both of you, as your baby will be learning and changing at such a rate. There’s lots to take in when it comes to feeding your baby too, from getting the hang of breastfeeding in the first few weeks to understanding their nutritional needs when they start weaning. If you have any questions in the exciting months ahead, one of our experts will be happy to help – just ask!

What’s happening around now?

As well as developing taste buds and the ability to enjoy new foods and textures, your toddler is developing in what they can do, how they explore, the way they speak and the way they learn. Read more...