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Why and how newborn babies' sleep patterns change

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More about the Moro reflex: your baby's 'startle' response

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Your baby's moving arms and legs are signs of anticipation... and fun!

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Getting hands on with your baby's brain development!

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Mouth exploration started in the womb and will continue to help them

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Newborn head control – early and developing reflexes

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How babies recognise and then remember people

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Tummy time, head control and upper body benefits

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Understands action words e.g., if you say, "Can you jump?" they will jump or try to jump

It is at that stage that your toddler will most likely understand more spoken words, be able to comprehend simple stories and follow simple commands. They will discover that learning new language can be enjoyable, and that it can introduce them to a fun, interactive world. Now that your toddler can not only understand language, but use it too, they will be increasingly interested in communicating in a variety of situations.[1] 

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