Milestones - By one year
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Babies communicate in more ways now – making sounds and using gestures, such as waving and pointing, to help communicate. They will be starting to understand routines, simple words and activities.
Taking part |
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Chat to your baby throughout the day sharing your activities and experiences – he will be a ready listener. He’ll really enjoy action rhymes so make time for these too. The actions will help your baby join in. Try ‘Round and round the garden’ and ‘Pat-a-cake’.
Attention and listening |
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Spend time with your baby playing and talking together. Talk to your baby and leave time for her to answer back.
Milestones 3 months > 6 months > 1 year > 18 months > 2 years > 3 years |