Milestones
Sitting up and crawling: five myths that worry parents
Do all babies crawl? Do baby walkers help? Five common myths about sitting and crawling, the facts behind them, and the signs worth mentioning to your health visitor.
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Articles on milestones - written with faith, warmth and practical wisdom.
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From tummy time to rolling over, month by month
Rolling over grows out of tummy time. A month-by-month guide to building your baby's strength, keeping them safe once they roll, and knowing when to ask for a check.
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Worried about a milestone? How to raise it calmly
Not sure if a worry is worth raising? A calm checklist of signs to mention, gentle age guides, and how to prepare for a conversation with your health visitor or doctor.
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Ranges, not deadlines: how to read your baby's milestones
Every baby learns to smile, roll, sit and talk in their own time. Here are the typical ranges, how to stop comparing, and when it is worth asking your health visitor.
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Babbles, coos and first words: your questions answered
From the first coo to the first word, your questions about early talking answered, with simple everyday ways to help and the signs that mean a hearing check is wise.
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Waiting for the first real smile: a letter to a tired parent
Many babies give their first real social smile somewhere around 6 to 8 weeks. A warm letter on how to invite it, what is normal, and when to mention a concern.
