The First Year: Small Moments, Big Growth

Published October 20, 2025
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Your baby’s first year is full of exciting changes. In just 12 months, they go from using tiny newborn reflexes to rolling, crawling, babbling, and maybe even taking first steps! Every stage brings new skills to celebrate.

This first year can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Parents often wonder, “Am I noticing the right things? What should I be looking for next?” The Looksee Checklist makes it simple and clear. It helps you focus on what your child can do now and gives you confidence to support your baby’s growth every step of the way.

🔹 0–3 months: Babies begin smiling, focusing on faces, and responding to voices. These early connections build trust and help your baby feel secure.

🔹 4–6 months: Rolling, reaching, and sitting with support often begin. Giving your baby safe space to move and explore helps strengthen their growing muscles.

🔹 7–9 months: Peek-a-boo, babbling, and banging toys together show memory, language, and motor growth. Playful games at this stage are fun, and they build the foundation for problem-solving and communication. 

🔹 10–12 months:  Babies start pulling up to standing, cruising along furniture, making gestures and saying their first words. Your baby learns to wave and cheer  by watching you!  Talking to them and including them in your every day routines supports learning in all areas of their development..

 

These are general examples of what babies may be doing but we know that every child develops at their own pace. This is why the Looksee Checklist is so valuable! Each checklist gives you specific milestones for your child’s age and includes  “Tips to help your child grow” , fun ways to encourage development.

The Looksee checklist is simple and easy to complete online. Watch this quick video about why parents like using the online checklist: click HERE

Questions? Reach out to Pam at info@lookseechecklist.com and she can help!

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