Infant – What’s Happening at this Age?
Babies this age are listening and responding to lots of different sounds. They can tell the difference between familiar and unfamiliar voices and know where sounds are coming from. Your baby is probably becoming really sociable - smiling, cooing and laughing.
On the physical front, it’s all go as they learn to roll from side to side, and from front to back. And everything will be sucked and dribbled on as bubs start exploring the world with their mouths.
Dealing With Challenges
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Family Violence – Are You OK?
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Living with Children with Disabilities
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Postnatal Distress
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