What is normal baby growth and development?

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Baby's growth and development

Your baby is born with many innate genetic characteristics and is an 'open book', waiting to learn about their new environment and about you. They have natural abilities to communicate by crying, looking, listening and moving. As their body becomes stronger, they learn how to hold up their own head, sit, talk, crawl, and eventually walk.

We explain your baby’s growth and development and look at milestones you can expect.

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