Development

Your Baby at Week 6: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 6 weeks old — smiles are becoming more frequent, and those early coos are turning your daily routine into something that feels like a real conversation. What's Happening This Week Your baby's physical development is picking up speed. Head control is noticeably better — during tummy time, they can hold their head up more steadily and for longer stretches. Some babies are beginning to push up on their forearms, lifting their chest slightly off the surface. When pulled gently from lying to sitting, there is less head... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 4: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 4 weeks old — you have officially survived the first month, and your little one is changing right before your eyes. What's Happening This Week One month in, your baby's reflexes are stronger and their movements are beginning to show the first hints of intentionality. During tummy time, many babies can now lift their head briefly at a 45-degree angle. Their arms and legs are starting to uncurl from the tight fetal position, and their movements, while still largely uncoordinated, are becoming smoother. You may notice your... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 13: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 13 weeks old — the fourth trimester is officially over, and what a journey it has been for both of you. What's Happening This Week Thirteen weeks marks a significant turning point. Physically, your baby is a different child from the curled-up, reflexive newborn you met three months ago. Head control is strong and reliable. During tummy time, they push up confidently on extended arms and may pivot in a complete circle to follow toys or people. Rolling from tummy to back may be consistent now, and... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 2: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 2 weeks old — they are settling into the world, and you are starting to learn the language of their cries and cues. What's Happening This Week By week two, your baby is likely back to or approaching their birth weight, which is a reassuring milestone for most parents. Physically, reflexes are becoming slightly more coordinated. The grasp reflex is still strong, and you may notice your baby briefly lifting their head when placed on their tummy — just a tiny wobble, but it is the very... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 8: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 8 weeks old — two months of growth, and the tiny newborn you brought home is already becoming a more engaged, responsive little person. What's Happening This Week At eight weeks, your baby's physical strength is increasingly visible. During tummy time, they can likely push up on their forearms with confidence, holding their head and chest off the mat for extended moments. Some babies are even starting to shift their weight from one arm to the other, which is an early precursor to reaching while on their... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 10: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 10 weeks old — you are deep in the heart of the fourth trimester, and your little one is becoming wonderfully interactive and expressive. What's Happening This Week The physical developments at ten weeks feel like they are accelerating. Your baby's grasping is becoming more deliberate — they may actively reach toward a toy, close their hand around it, and bring it toward their mouth. This reach-grasp-mouth sequence is a critical motor milestone, even though it still looks clumsy. During tummy time, many babies are now pushing... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 9: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 9 weeks old — their grip is getting stronger, their sounds more varied, and they are becoming a genuinely interactive little human. What's Happening This Week Physically, nine weeks brings some exciting developments in your baby's hands. The involuntary grasp reflex that has been present since birth is beginning to transition into something more deliberate. Your baby may close their fingers around a lightweight rattle or toy and hold it briefly before dropping it. They are not reaching and grabbing with intention yet, but this early grasping... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 3: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 3 weeks old — those fleeting alert moments are becoming a little longer, and you may catch your first glimpse of real engagement. What's Happening This Week Physically, your baby is getting stronger in small but important ways. During tummy time, they may lift their head just enough to turn it from one side to the other. Their movements are still mostly reflexive, but you might notice moments where they seem more purposeful — a hand brought near the mouth, legs pushing against a surface. The stepping... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 12: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 12 weeks old — the end of the fourth trimester is in sight, and your baby has transformed from a sleepy newborn into an alert, curious, and expressive little person. What's Happening This Week At twelve weeks, your baby's physical abilities are impressive compared to just a few weeks ago. Head control is nearly complete — they can hold their head steady without support in most situations. During tummy time, they push up high on extended arms and may begin to pivot or rotate in a circle,... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 1: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 1 week old — welcome to the beautiful, exhausting, and utterly transformative first days of parenthood. What's Happening This Week Your newborn is adjusting to life outside the womb, and honestly, so are you. Physically, your baby is operating almost entirely on reflexes right now. You will notice the rooting reflex (turning toward touch on the cheek), the sucking reflex, the Moro or "startle" reflex (arms fling out when they feel unsupported), and the grasp reflex (those tiny fingers will curl around yours with surprising strength). Your... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 7: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 7 weeks old — their personality is starting to peek through, and tummy time is becoming a real workout. What's Happening This Week The physical gains this week are exciting. Your baby's tummy time game is getting stronger — many seven-week-olds can push up on their forearms and hold their head at a 45-to-90-degree angle for several seconds. This mini push-up is building critical muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back that will eventually support sitting and crawling. When held upright, their head is steadier, though... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 5: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 5 weeks old — and if you have not seen it yet, get ready for one of parenting's greatest rewards: the first real social smile. What's Happening This Week This week often brings a noticeable shift. Physically, your baby's head control is improving. During tummy time, they can likely hold their head up at a 45-degree angle for several seconds, and some babies are starting to push up slightly on their forearms. When held upright against your shoulder, their head may bobble less, though it still needs... Leer más...
Your Baby at Week 11: Development Milestones & Play Ideas
Your baby is 11 weeks old — and if you have not heard it yet, get ready for the sound that will instantly become your favorite: their first laugh. What's Happening This Week Physically, your eleven-week-old is looking less like a newborn every day. Their head control is now strong enough that they can hold their head steady in most positions, though sudden movements still cause wobbling. During tummy time, they push up confidently on their forearms and may even extend their arms fully, doing a proper baby push-up. Their... Leer más...