How babies develop
A brief guide
All babies develop at different rates - and if they are not doing the same things as someone else's baby of the same age, it doesn't mean they have learning or development problems.
Below is a general guide to the ages at which you can expect babies to reach certain milestones. But don't worry if your baby hasn't done so.
If you're interested in learning more about child development, have a look at our Links page.
0-3 months

3-6 months

6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months

