Infant Development: Cruising, First Words, and Your 10 to 12 Month Old

April 18, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

How is it possible that your precious child is already a year old? Doesn’t it seem like they were born just yesterday?

The 12-month mark will be here before you know it. And between the ages of 10 and 12 months, your baby’s curiosity is expanding at a rapid pace.

Around their first birthday, they’ll likely say their very first word! You’ll melt at the cuteness when your baby says “dada” or “mama” for the first time. And soon the baby babbling will transform into even more real words you can recognize.

With this exciting stage comes crawling, standing, and eventually… walking! Your baby’s newfound independence is sure to keep you on your toes.

You’ll watch your little one learn, grow, and change every single day!

Infant Development: 7 to 9 Month Old Milestones and How to Support Your Child's Development

March 1, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

And just like that, your baby is 7 months old and already more than halfway to his first birthday! Gone are the days where you could introduce him to strangers without much of a fuss—you may find he’s clingier than you’re used to and doesn’t like to be separated from you. 7 months also marks a more mobile and inquisitive time—say goodbye to letting him play quietly in one spot while you go about your day. Baby proofing the house becomes a must at this stage if you haven’t already. Pro tip: get on your hands and knees to see things from the baby’s vantage point to make your home as safe as possible for your little one.

Infant Development: 0 to 6 Month Old Milestones and How to Support Development as a Parent

February 14, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably heard about childhood developmental milestones from doctors and teachers or other professionals who work with kids. Everyone who spends time with young children on a regular basis is looking for evidence that their development is on track.

Maybe you’ve already spent a lot of time reading about infant and early childhood development. Or maybe the idea of age-appropriate milestones is new to you. Keeping track of milestones—when there are so many of them to look out for—can feel overwhelming. But monitoring your child’s development—and engaging with them in ways that contribute to their learning and growth—is so important.