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Baby Development

A baby is in continuous development from the moment they are born, and this is most visible in their first months of life. Each developmental stage can be divided in quarters: from zero to three months, from three to six months, from nine to 12 months. Every stage comes with its own challenges and rewards; knowing how to interact with your baby at different stages is important to their growth.

Of course, play has a vital role in your baby's development, whether we are talking about motor skills or brain development.

In this section you can read about baby's development, learn how to teach your child different life lessons through play and how to help your child develop their socialisation skills from an early age.

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Born to Talk: Nurturing Your Baby's Verbal Communication Skills

Mimi Naylor, Speech Pathologist and Clinical Director, The SPEECH Centre Forestville

Speech pathologist Mimi Naylor offers parents a number of useful tips for nurturing communication skills during the first 18 months of a child’s life.

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Nothing Beats Nature Baby Play: Six Fun Outdoor Activities To Try With Your Baby

Carley Jones, Playgroup South Australia

Nature play is making a major comeback. It has so many developmental benefits and, of course, there’s also the element of having so much fun.

Let’s take a look at the benefits nature play has to your baby’s development.

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The Importance of Socialisation for Babies

Playgroup NSW

Babies are instantly social, and their first impressions count.

The earlier babies can enjoy rewarding relationships, the better their prospects to progress socially and emotionally, experts say.

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The Importance of Baby Play

Playgroup NSW

Pint-sized and unlicensed to walk and talk, a baby’s power to play can sometimes be overlooked – but don’t be deceived: babies are not only primed for fun and games, it’s vital to their development and well-being.

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6 Tips On How To Play With Your Baby Or Toddler

Playgroup NSW

Your baby or toddler can be your perfect resource for play ideas. Any activity can be fun to young children, and any type of play will allow them to acquire new skills. As a parent, you are your child’s favourite playmate.

Here are our top tips on how to make play fun for you and your child:

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