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Welcome to the My First Five Years Blog. Here you will find all sorts of information, ideas and activities that will help you to support your child.

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How do we know about what your baby knows?

The answer is that it is always changing, which is why we keep reading the research! One fascinating aspect of babies' understanding is the awareness that an object is there, even when they can't see it (or can only see a small part of it). Let's take a closer look at how your baby might be showing this.

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What can your baby remember?

Memory is complex and there are different ideas about how much babies can remember and how and when their memory develops. There have been several studies that show babies remember things from before they were born, for example, some newborn babies will settle when they hear the theme tune of their mother’s favourite TV programme.

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Choosing your baby's first toys

You might be noticing that your baby is awake for a little longer now, and that they seem to be developing some control of their movements. Now could be a good time to think about which toys or objects would be good to have around for them to explore.

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