3–12 months
Baby
Rapid physical development, weaning, first mobility and early communication.
What tends to happen in this stage: Starting solids, vaccination rounds, choosing first childcare, the first birthday.
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Letters you might need at this stage
These are finished and free. Fill in the blanks and take away something you can send today.
Planned
9 guides for this stage
1 of these is written so far — look for the “Read it” tag. We’d rather tell you that plainly than put up thin pages to look busy. The rest are listed so you can see what’s coming — and if one of them is what you need right now, tell us and it moves up the list.
Feeding, sleep & routine
- Weaning — baby-led vs spoon-feeding, first foods, allergens Guide
- Sleep regressions and routines by month Guide
Growth & development
- Physical milestones — rolling, sitting, crawling, standing Guide
Speech, language & communication
- Speech milestones 3–12 months — babbling and first sounds Guide
Health, safety & wellbeing
- The UK routine immunisation schedule explained Guide
- Baby-proofing your home, room by room Guide + checklist
Choosing & managing childcare
- Childminder, nursery, nanny or grandparent — pros and cons Guide
- Funded childcare hours, explained properly Read it
SEND & additional needs
- Early signs of developmental delay — when to raise a concern Guide