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Your Baby’s First Year Made Simple
Choose your baby’s age below to discover one of the milestones for their age, plus one simple tip to get you started and an idea of what else is in the toolkit.
For full milestone guides, play ideas, and expert strategies, unlock the Sensory Smarts Toolkit.
0-3m
What’s Happening: your baby is learning that the world is safe when their needs are met consistently.
Building Trust
Tip: Respond warmly to cries with cuddles, eye contact, and soothing voice — you’re not “spoiling” them, you’re building security.
Inside the Toolkit: Guidance on bonding and early cues, sensory play ideas for newborns, and tips for making tummy time enjoyable.
4-6m
What’s Happening: Baby begins rolling, reaching, and showing excitement in movement
Rolling into Action
Tip: Place toys just out of reach to encourage rolling and reaching while building strength and coordination.
Inside the Toolkit: Step-by-step rolling and sitting play ideas, early fine motor games, and social interaction tips.
7-9m
What’s Happening: Your baby starts to sit steadily, crawl or shuffle, and explore objects with curiosity..
Curious Explorers
Tip: Offer safe floor time with varied textures and toys to foster movement and problem-solving.
Inside the Toolkit: Gross motor play setups, self-feeding ideas, simple cause-and-effect games, and sensory play for explorers.
10-12m
What’s Happening: Your baby is pulling to stand, cruising along furniture, and taking those exciting first steps.
Little Movers
Tip: Encourage safe exploration with push toys or low furniture to practise balance and build confidence.
Inside the Toolkit: Play ideas to support early walking, fine motor activities like posting and stacking, and fun ways to encourage first words.
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The Sensory Smarts Toolkit gives you research-backed guides, play ideas, and milestone maps for every stage — all in one place.