Child development

Here you’ll find our articles on child development. Read more about attachment, when children start crawling/walking and when it’s time for potty training.

Family road trip in Europe: Baby growth

The twins do a lot of growing in a few short months! In Part 6, road trip parents Juli and Christian tell us how they have adjusted camper van life as the babies develop.
Family road trip Part 6
How the 5 senses develop during baby’s first year

A baby’s vision is blurry during the first three months. If a baby had the sharp focus of an adult, the sheer quantity of impressions would be overwhelming. Read about your baby’s five senses – what to expect baby's first year.
How the five senses develop in your baby’s first year
When do babies start walking?

When do babies start walking? Baby’s first steps are an eagerly awaited event for many parents. A pediatric orthopedist explains the fascinating evolution from crawling to walking.
Understanding how babies learn to walk
Potty training – 9 tips from the expert

Potty training – when, where and how do you do it? Don't worry if you missed baby potty training, it's not too late. Read the pediatrician's tips on giving your tot a smooth potty training experience.
Great tips from the pediatrician
How baby attachment works

Your baby’s interest in looking at other people is part of the bonding process – the ability to form an attachment to one or two of the people closest to them.
Strengthen your baby bond early on
Did you know this about a baby head?

Imagine if your head accounted for one third of your total body weight! A newborn baby head does. As a baby isn’t strong enough to hold up their head unaided, a baby head needs proper support during the first five months.
How to support a baby head
When do babies start crawling?

Learn more about an exciting time in life. We’ve asked a paediatric orthopaedist to explain the development from a small bundle to a baby who moves around independently.
This is what happens when babies start crawling
Time to stop using nappies? 5 signs that your child is ready

How do I know when to start potty training? 5 signs that your child is ready for potty training.
How to tell if your child has reached potty training age