Movement and Milestones

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Lovely review 💙

17/08/2026

When a baby meets a milestone there is so much more going on behind the scenes that we don't see.

Its not as simple as them just learning to do the skill. This is one of the reasons why we track milestones and have a typical age at which a baby meets those milestones.

This is only a very small glimpse of what is happening as your baby develops. There is so much more happening.

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14/08/2026

👶MONTH TWELVE 👶

Babies are amazing, just twelve months ago they couldn't even hold their head up.

➡️SWIPE to see what some babies are able to do in the twelfth month.

⭐Falling is a normal part of learning a new skill. Remember babies are much closer to the ground than we are and are much less likely to get hurt. They also have much softer bones and some extra padding with a nappy on!

💙If you have any concerns about any aspect of your babies development it is always better to talk to your healthcare provider. Despite the common 'wait and see' or 'babies do things in their own time' beliefs we know early intervention is the key to better outcomes.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

12/08/2026

👶 MONTH ELEVEN 👶

Time for baby to get up on their feet..which they love!

➡️ SWIPE to see what they are doing during this month.

⭐This is when it gets really fun! When a baby first learns to pull up to stand it looks a bit funky...their legs are all over the place - as they practice this skill they will become better and better at it and pull up through kneeling.

💙If your baby will not take weight through their legs, then they may need some physiotherapy to help.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

11/08/2026

👶 MONTH TEN 👶

GO GO GO! Once baby learns to crawl there is no stopping them!

➡️SWIPE to see what baby can do during the 10th month.

⭐Crawling is a super important skill for babies to learn as there are so many benefits not only for their development now but also to build a solid foundation for higher level skills.

💙If you baby likes to sit still but can't get in and out of sitting or doesn't seem motivated to move at all then its time to contact your healthcare provider.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

10/08/2026

👶 MONTH NINE 👶

Baby is on the move!

➡️SWIPE for some play ideas!

⭐It's really important we give baby lots of free time and free space to practice all the skills they are learning. They don't need a lot of entertainment - they are working hard to perfect their new skills. It's all about setting up the environment.

💙 By 8 months your baby should be able to prop sit or sit up on their own. If this is still very challenging for them scroll back for some play ideas to strengthen up all the muscles they need to be able to sit up.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

08/08/2026

👶 MONTH EIGHT 👶

Babies at this age are eager to get going, rolling and pivoting round the floor and crawling. They can move their wee bodies in all sorts of amazing ways.

⭐Babies brains are exploding in the first year and they might keep you awake a little more during the night to practice their new skill!

💙If your baby shows no signs of rolling by eight month contact your healthcare provider.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

07/08/2026

👶 MONTH SEVEN 👶

About this age babies want to be upright! They will want to sit up and stand up and may protest a little more at being left on the floor on their back or tummy.

⭐Transitions are important! If we always put baby in sitting they will never learn to get there themselves. Let your baby practice get from lying to sit up on their own.

💙In development we are always looking for symmetry - can baby move their head and body to both sides equally, do they use both hands, kick both legs, is their head held in the middle. If you notice any asymmetry then speak to a healthcare provider.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to your GP, health visitor or a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨

06/08/2026

👶MONTH SIX 👶

By six months most babies want to be upright! They are moving around the floor and generally becoming more and more active.

➡️SWIPE to find ways to play with your wee one at this age.

⭐Babies don't need all the equipment your being marketed! A car seat for safety, a pram, a high chair and a container to play in if you don't like leaving them on the floor - I really like a baby swing as they are in a nice position and it develops their vestibular system!

💙 If baby is struggling to push up in tummy time practice arm strength with baby wheelbarrows.



✨✨Milestones are not set in stone and what I am sharing is what the majority of babies will do during this month. There are many reasons why a baby can be behind in meeting their milestones. If you have concerns please talk to you GP, health visitor or speak to a children’s physiotherapist.✨✨