6–12 Months
What I wish I had known about my baby's first words
Babbling, pointing, mama and dada: how first words usually develop between six and twelve months, easy everyday ways to help, and when to check your baby's hearing.
Baby development
Watch your baby grow, week by week
Every week brings something new. PreggieLover shows you how your baby is developing - approximate length and weight, the highlights of the week and an illustration - with a prayer and promise for each stage.
"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
What you will find in the app
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Week-by-week guide
What is happening with your baby this week, explained simply and warmly.
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Length and weight
Approximate size and weight for each week, so you can picture your baby’s growth.
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Illustrations
A picture for every stage to share with your family or keep for yourself.
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Prayers for each stage
Pray over your baby’s growth with scripture chosen for that week.
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Milestones after birth
Keep following your baby’s growth and celebrate each milestone once they arrive.
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Always on the right week
The guide moves forward automatically from your due date or your baby’s birth date.
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Feeding, sleep & diaper logs
Log feeds, wake time and diapers each day, with guidance for your baby’s age.
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Daily baby tips
A short tip each day for your baby’s age, from the newborn weeks to the first birthday.
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Twins and more
Follow each of your babies with their own details and logs.
How the guide works
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Set your due date or your baby’s birth date.
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Open Baby Development to see this week’s size, weight and highlights.
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Look back at earlier weeks or peek ahead at what is coming.
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Pray through each stage with the scripture for that week.
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Questions about this journey
Are the length and weight figures exact?
No. They are typical averages to help you picture your baby. Every baby grows at their own pace - your scans and check-ups are the best guide to your own baby.
Does the guide continue after birth?
Yes. After birth it continues with your baby’s age and the milestones of the first months.
Can I see weeks I have already passed?
Yes, you can browse earlier and later weeks at any time.
