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How your baby learns - birth to 3 years

Find out how your baby learns and develops from birth to 3 years.

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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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Learning to crawl

Crawling is an important skill for your baby to learn and is a big milestone in their development.

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Learning to walk

Your baby's first steps is one of the most exciting and memorable milestones in your child’s development.

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Toddler development: Learning to feed themselves

Feeding themselves, even if it's messy, is an important part of your toddler's development. Learn how to teach your toddler to feed themselves.

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Toddler development: Learning how to draw and write

Drawing and writing are essential skills that children start learning early, gradually building over the preschool and lower primary years.

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Toddler development: Getting dressed

Learning how to dress and undress are lifelong skills that start in childhood. Learn how to encourage your toddler to start dressing themselves.

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How your baby’s brain develops

Learn how your baby’s brain develops and how your interactions, the environment and their experiences can affect your baby’s future development and learning.

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Talking to your baby

Talking to your baby, even if they can't reply is one of the best ways to help them start learning to speak. Learn more about talking to your baby.

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Playing with your baby

Playing is a fun, effective way for your baby to learn. By playing, your baby can learn some of the skills they'll need as they grow up.

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