Baby growth & development
Be prepared for all your baby’s big moments, with insights and information for every key skill and stage from newborn to age 1.
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0 – 12 Weeks
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
The science behind building a secure attachment with your baby
Some parents and caregivers worry that being overly responsive will cause their child to become spoiled or too dependent—but research has proven otherwise.
“What is cluster feeding and how long does it last?”
Cluster feeding is when your baby’s feedings are more closely spaced together than usual.
How to create a calming space for your new baby
Think of the first 4 weeks of your baby’s life as a transition time between the womb and the world.
How to help your newborn learn without overstimulating them
Right now, your newborn is only awake for very brief periods. When you notice their eyes open, you can provide them with a little sensory stimulation—but not too much.
3 – 4 Months
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
Playful exercises to activate both sides of your baby’s brain
“Crossing the midline” is a skill that child development experts talk about a lot—but why does it matter?
What does it mean when your baby prefers one parent?
At 4 months, your baby may start to show a clear preference for one parent or caregiver.
“When should I start reading to my baby?”
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby.
“How much should I talk to my baby each day?”
Here's what Lovevery child development experts want parents to know about how—and how often—to talk to your baby.
5 – 6 Months
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
Here’s how to encourage your baby’s early babbles
When your baby babbles, babble and talk back to them.
Teaching your baby to fall asleep on their own
At 5 months, your baby is capable of falling asleep on their own, even if they haven’t figured it out quite yet
3 ways to make the most of quality time with your baby
It’s natural to worry when you return to work or are away from your baby for any extended period: Will my baby still feel attached to me?
“When should I start reading to my baby?”
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby.
7 – 8 Months
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
What to do when your baby hits or bites you
It’s hard not to worry when your baby pulls your hair or bites you, but they aren’t being malicious.
Crawling on all fours strengthens your baby’s body and brain
Learning the complex sounds that make up speech
Introducing the Wooden Sound Cylinders, new to The Inspector Play Kit for months 7 and 8
Here’s what to know about this exciting new addition to The Inspector Play Kit.
9 – 10 Months
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
The surprising ways bathtime builds your child’s brain
When it’s just you and your child, face to face, bathtime becomes a natural opportunity to connect, play, and develop your baby’s brain. And The Bath Set includes thoughtfully designed tools for building new language, cognitive, and fine motor skills.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
From palmar to pincer: your baby’s grasping skills at 9 months
As your 9-month-old sits on the floor, you notice them trying to pick up the Stainless Steel Jingle Keys.
Here’s what’s happening with your baby’s sleep at 9 months
From developmental leaps to separation anxiety, here are a few things that could be disrupting your baby’s sleep at 9 months—and how to help.
Preparing to take their first steps
Many children won't walk independently until 13 to 15 months or later, but your baby may already be working on the skills needed for this exciting milestone: pulling up to stand, lowering back down, cruising, and more.
11 – 12 Months
Investments that age up: These everyday essentials grow with your child
The Stokke Tripp Trapp® Chair and The Play Kits are investments that will offer years of playtime and mealtime fun.
The surprising ways bathtime builds your child’s brain
When it’s just you and your child, face to face, bathtime becomes a natural opportunity to connect, play, and develop your baby’s brain. And The Bath Set includes thoughtfully designed tools for building new language, cognitive, and fine motor skills.
All the ways to get Lovevery books
Lovevery books are beloved by millions of families for good reason: They’re stage-based and written to be fascinating to your child right now, and stay interesting as your child grows.
Here come the toddler years
Encouraging your baby’s first words
Meet the Sensory Switchboard, brand new to The Thinker Play Kit for months 11 and 12
The Sensory Switchboard lets your baby explore cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills.