Preparing your baby's nursery
Although the Department of Health currently advises parents to share a bedroom with their babies for the first six months of life, not all families have the capacity to do so. And even if you can fit your baby's cot safely into your bedroom, it's worth having a nursery all ready and waiting for your baby.
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Your baby at 12 months
Your baby's first birthday is approaching, and there is much to celebrate. If he's not yet walking, he soon will be - and this presents more challenges for you in terms of keeping him safe and keeping up with him!
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Your baby at 11 months
At this age your baby may be able to respond to simple instructions, like 'Find teddy!' or 'Bring me your ball'. It's a relevatory time when you realise your baby is actually understanding you so clearly.
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Your baby at 10 months
Your baby, who has been growing at a rate of knots these past 10 months, will start a phase of slower growth from this month, and this might be reflected in a smaller appetite than before.
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Your baby at nine months
Your baby is probably well and truly on the move now. Socially, she might still be reluctant to be left by you, or this may be a recent development, as separation anxiety can kick in any time between seven and nine months.
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