firsts

For the first three years

Every first,
kept.

What to watch for next, month by month. First foods made simple. And a book of moments the grandparents can follow.

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A mother sitting on a white bed, smiling down at her newborn Zosia · 6½ months
First smilearound 6 weeks
First laugharound 4 months
Rolls over4–6 months
First tastearound 6 months
Sits alone6–9 months
First tooth6–12 months
Crawls7–10 months
First wordaround a year
First steps9–15 months
  • 125 milestonesWhat to watch for, by age
  • 93 first foodsHow to serve each, by age
  • 9 allergensOne at a time, kept going
  • A family pageHearts from the grandparents
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Milestones

What to watch for, without the worry

What most children do by 2 months, 4, 6, 9 — up to three years. Tick what you see; know what's coming next. Nothing to pass or fail.

125 milestones, ten ages Feelings, talking, thinking, moving Corrected age if born early One tap to tick

After the CDC's “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” checklists.

Soft-coloured baby bowls with wooden spoons A baby in a green bib eating broccoli

First foods

One bite at a time

How to serve 93 foods at 6, 9 and 12 months — the long strips, the pincer pieces, what to quarter. The nine allergens one by one, and a nudge to keep each going.

93 foods, three stages Nine allergens, one at a time Gagging or choking — what to do A hundred foods before one

From NHS, AAP and ASCIA advice for parents.

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For family

A book the family can follow

First smile, first tooth, first steps — with the photos and the story. Keep it with your partner; send the grandparents a link to follow along.

Moments with photos Two parents, one book A family page by link Hearts, no account needed

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Firsts is a guide for parents, not medical advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your doctor or health visitor — you know your child best.