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  1. Child development (5) - one to two years

    Between the age of one and two, your toddler understands they are a completely separate person from you.

  2. Child development (2) - three to six months

    Young babies still have a notion that the whole of life is happening inside themselves, and they are 'making it all happen'.

  3. Child development (3) - six to nine months

    Fun activities, such as shaking or banging objects, helps a baby understand they have an effect on the world.

  4. Premature babies

    Sometimes premature labour can be delayed to increase a baby's chance of survival.

  5. Overdue babies

    Only about 5 per cent of pregnant women actually give birth on the exact date they are due.

  6. Jaundice in babies

    If your baby is full-term and healthy, mild jaundice is nothing to worry about and will resolve by itself within a week or so.

  7. Child development (1) - newborn to three months

    Infants in the first eight weeks have no control over their movements and all their physical activity is involuntary or reflex.

  8. Child development (4) - nine to 12 months

    At nine months your baby is moving around by crawling or pulling along with their arms. Safety is very important now. Your baby is also 'talking' with recognisable sounds and may even say simple words.

  9. Child development (6) - two to three years

    Parents can be tricked into thinking our toddlers are more grown up than they really are.

  10. Child development (7) - three to four years

    Your child is starting to understand social skills like sharing and being kind, but they can only practise these skills for a short time while feeling safe and happy.

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