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Moving my body
Building strength and control for lifting, rolling, sitting, reaching and moving.
← All ages
0–1 years
Hello, little explorer
Your baby’s first year is full of connection, movement, discovery and change. Explore what may be developing, simple ways to support it, and what to look for along the way.
What’s growing right now?
Every child develops in their own way. Here are some of the skills you may notice emerging during this stage.
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Using my hands & senses
Looking, touching, grasping and exploring the world through the senses.
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Connecting & communicating
Sharing smiles, sounds, eye contact and early back-and-forth interactions.
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Learning about my world
Growing curiosity, attention and early problem-solving through everyday discovery.
What might I notice?
Choose the stage that feels closest to where your child is right now.
0–3 months
Moving my body
Building strength and control for lifting, rolling, sitting, reaching and moving.
3–6 months
Using my hands & senses
Looking, touching, grasping and exploring the world through the senses.
6–9 months
Connecting & communicating
Sharing smiles, sounds, eye contact and early back-and-forth interactions.
9–12 months
Learning about my world
Growing curiosity, attention and early problem-solving through everyday discovery.
Try this today
Simple activities that fit into everyday life — no special equipment required.
Movement
Floor time together
Place your baby on a firm floor mat and get down at eye level. Talk, smile and give them space to move.
Hands
Reach and grasp
Offer a lightweight toy just within reach and let your baby work out how to bring a hand toward it.
Connection
Face-to-face chat
Copy your baby’s sounds and expressions, then pause to give them a turn.
Attention
Follow the sound
Move a gentle sound slowly from one side to the other and watch for turning or tracking.
Everyday moments count
Bath time, dressing, meals, play and getting ready to leave are all opportunities to practise movement, communication, problem-solving and independence.
Keep in mind: Development is variable. Look for overall progress over time rather than expecting every skill to appear at an exact age.
When should I ask for support?
If you are worried about your child’s development, regression, feeding, movement, communication or participation in everyday life, speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.
This website offers general developmental education and activity ideas. It does not diagnose developmental conditions or replace individual assessment.