Your baby month-by-month

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Your newborn
Welcome to the world! Everyone has been longing to set eyes on the beautiful bundle of joy you’ve been nurturing for nine months. And here she is at last. It’s so lovely to meet you, baby…
22 April 2009

Your baby at 1 week
He’s only been here a few days, but your tiny baby has turned your world upside-down, back-to-front, and into a lovelier, better place.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 2 weeks
Life with your baby is still changing day to day as he gets used to his busy schedule of feeding, sleeping… and feeding again.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 3 weeks
She’s settling into her new home and loves the company of other people. It’s great for her to have contact with lots of familiar faces from a young age.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 4 weeks
He’s starting to show a little more of his personality now. He’s settling into a routine, awake for longer periods and more alert, so you can have fun with him!
22 April 2009

Your baby at 5 weeks
She’s not quite so new to this world and is discovering exciting things daily about her surroundings. You’re probably getting more confident in your parenting skills too – well done mum!
22 April 2009

Your baby at 6 weeks
Things are starting to get really exciting – because around now you might get to witness your baby’s first real smile.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 7 weeks
She’s staying awake for longer periods now and is becoming more interested and aware of sounds and sights around her.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 2 months
He’s becoming more of a bundle of fun by the day, smiling and gurgling when he sees you
22 April 2009

Your baby at 3 months
As your baby’s eyesight develops, so does her curiosity, and boy, life is interesting...
22 April 2009

Your baby at 4 months
With improving co-ordination and understanding, your baby is showing even more enthusiasm about his body bits, toys and the games you play .
22 April 2009

Your baby at 5 months
Your lovely baby has come on in leaps and bounds since day one, and her personality is now coming out on show.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 6 months
You’re half way through a year already, and by now, thanks to all your love and attention, your baby knows his name and who he is.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 7 months
Your baby will be able to spend time playing on his own for short times but remember you’re still his favourite cuddly toy to play with.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 8 months
He’s becoming more mobile now and is having a ball exploring his surroundings and finding life utterly fascinating.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 9 months
He’s well on the way to communicating now and he’ll babble away in rising and falling tones as if he’s having a real conversation with you.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 10 months
Your baby is developing a sense of humour and can appreciate people or things doing something unusual. Enjoy giggles together with some funny behaviour.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 11 months
She’s almost reaching toddler stage and is acting like a mini-you. The great news is that she loves to be helpful and join in everything family-related.
22 April 2009

Your baby at 1 year
Wow! You’ve come to the end of your first year with your baby. So much has happened since those early days and now you have an increasingly independent little person.
22 April 2009

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