Growth & Development

Your baby’s first focus? She’ll use her eyes and ears, along with her sense of smell and touch, to learn her new world.

Let’s talk baby talk! No, not words just yet, but the language basics begin here!

She’s everywhere! She’s everywhere! At least she wants to be, and she wants to get there on her own.

“Come on, make Mama (or Papa, of course) proud.” It’s likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it, since his desire to please you is strengthening along with your bond.

Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%! Follow month-by-month.

Look back at the healthy habits you’ve encouraged, which have helped your toddler grow so far, and look forward to the exciting developments to come.

During your baby’s First 1000 Days you have encouraged many healthy habits, so don't let your guard down now! Here are 10 healthy habits to keep practicing.

Did you know? Spending time playing with your baby at this age can lead to them being more active when they are a toddler.

Tummy time can start soon after you bring your baby home from the hospital. Just don’t expect too much. At first your newborn will struggle to lift their head even a tiny bit while on their stomach. Tummy time is hard, tiring work! A few seconds at a time, several times a day, is a great start. You can gradually increase the amount of time your baby spends on their tummy as long as they’re happy and comfortable—and always be there to supervise. 

Did you know? Too much screen time can keep your baby from being active, and may interfere with their sleep.  

You’re never too young (or old!) for playing. Here are some ways you can both enjoy fun-filled, safe, and stimulating daily activities that set your baby up for an active, healthy life.  

Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your baby’s routine. 

Did you know? Even at a very young age, screen time can have an impact on activity levels and sleep.

There are plenty of fun activities you and your baby can do together to ensure that undesirable screen-watching habits never start.

Playing with your baby is not only fun, it also helps them develop skills to build on for an active childhood. So, switch off the television, put your cell phone away and forget about your daily chores—it’s time to interact and enjoy special time with your baby!

Free play, away from screens, is essential for your baby’s speech, sleep, creativity, and brain growth.

The time you spend playing with your baby is precious, and enjoying games together is fun for both of you. But playtime is much more than just special moments spent together. It also gives you an opportunity to help your baby develop their motor, creative, and problem-solving skills.

Did you know? Young children risk missing out on important outdoor play and activity when their time is spent watching television and in front of screens.

Looking at your child now, it’s hard to imagine the tiny new born you brought home from the hospital who did little more than feed, sleep, and fill diapers. They’ve come a long way and their second year will be an exciting time of developmental firsts. Get ready to be amazed by new skills that will have you beaming with pride (and reaching for your camera!).

From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time. Now that they are developing their imagination, navigation, and spatial awareness, why not try out these five activity ideas, either indoors or out?

Did you know? Many two-year-olds spend too much time sitting still and don’t play outdoors every day.

Can you believe your little one is almost two years old? Your toddler is changing all the time now and probably already has some favourite games. As their second birthday approaches, you’ll notice their skill levels increasing, from coordinating their movements to communicating  their desires—and they may have a language explosion too!