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Language and speech development

Every child develops at their own pace and there are certain milestones that are related to your child’s speech development.

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Learning to talk

Learning to talk is an important part of a child’s development and it occurs in stages. Find out how you can help your child to learn to talk.

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Development milestones - your child 12 to 18 months

Learn about development milestones for babies (12-18 months), how to aid your child's development, identify development delays and when to get help.

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Healthy eating for your child

A healthy diet is key to your childs development and can reduce their risk of disease. Learn more about which foods are healthy and which to avoid.

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Reading to your child

Reading regularly with children from a young age stimulates their brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships. This helps to build language, literacy, and social-emotional skills

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Your baby's growth and development - 7 months old

At 7 months, your baby may be sitting up on their own and eating solid foods. Learn more about your baby's development at 7 months.

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Your baby's growth and development — 10 months old

At 10 months old, your baby is active and can sit well. Learn more about your baby’s growth, sleep, feeding and development milestones.

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Your baby's growth and development — 11 months old

At 11 months, your baby is almost a toddler. Find out about what your baby will be doing now and how you can support their development.

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Your baby's growth and development - 8 months old

At 8 months old, your baby may be sitting and moving around more. They may be eating solid foods and sleeping more at night than during the day.

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Your baby's growth and development — 9 months old

At 9 months, your baby will be moving around and communicating more and learning to use their hands. They will prefer being with familiar people.

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