At 45 weeks — just a couple of weeks shy of 11 months — your baby is full of energy, noise, and emotion. They might be taking steps with support, babbling nonstop, or melting down when a toy rolls under the couch.

It’s a week of communication breakthroughs and emotional intensity. Your baby is more expressive than ever — and needs you just as much as ever.

Your baby is ten months old this week! At this stage, their personality is really shining through. You might notice big bursts of energy, frustration when they can’t communicate something clearly, and plenty of delight at new discoveries.

t 43 weeks — just over 10 months — your baby is constantly practising. Whether it’s physical skills like pulling to stand and cruising, or social ones like pointing and waving, this week is all about repetition, mastery, and the confidence that comes from doing it again and again.

Your baby is beginning to realise they are separate from you — but still deeply connected. They might crawl away, only to come rushing back for a cuddle. You are still their safe base, even as they stretch toward independence.

At 42 weeks — just a couple of weeks shy of 10 months — your baby is right in the middle of a powerful developmental leap. You might feel like you can see their brain growing: one minute they’re trying to climb the bookshelf, the next they’re waving goodbye, then bursting into tears because the banana broke in half.

This is a week of contrast — increased independence alongside emotional volatility. Your baby is busy, clever, and increasingly communicative, but still very much in need of your calming presence.

At 41 weeks — around 9½ months — your baby is growing bolder in their movements and louder in their opinions. They're eager to do it themselves, but also quick to seek comfort when something feels new or unfamiliar.

This week is all about the push and pull of growing up: trying new things, moving further away from you, and then rushing back into your arms. Your baby is developing a stronger sense of self — and you are their safe base.

At 40 weeks — around 9 months and 1 week — your baby is bursting with energy, determination, and a growing desire to communicate. Movement and language are developing side by side this week. You’ll see more purposeful gestures, clearer sounds, and attempts to express wants or ideas — with you as their most trusted interpreter.

This is a week of busy bodies and busy brains. Your baby is no longer content to stay still for long, and they have a lot to say — even if they don’t have words just yet.

At 39 weeks — almost 9 months old — your baby is growing into their own little person. And with that comes big feelings. Frustration, excitement, joy, fear, and determination are now expressed clearly through body language, facial expressions, sounds, and even early gestures.

This week is all about emotional development — and your baby is watching closely to learn how feelings work, how people respond, and how connection helps everything feel safer.

[⚠️ Suspicious Content] At 38 weeks — about 8 months and 2 weeks — your baby is deep into discovery. They’re not just moving through the world; they’re interacting with it more purposefully. Crawling, cruising, pointing, babbling — everything is an experiment. They’re learning how objects behave, how people respond, and how their own actions make things happen.

With each new milestone, your baby’s independence grows — but so does their need for reassurance. They’re venturing further, but still checking back with you, their secure base.

At 37 weeks — around 8½ months — your baby is rising to new heights, literally and emotionally. Many babies are now pulling to stand constantly and testing their balance. This physical growth is matched by emotional depth: frustration, excitement, anticipation, and connection are all on display.

Your baby isn’t just learning how to do things — they’re learning how it feels to try, to wait, to struggle, and to succeed. These are powerful moments of development, and your calm presence makes all the difference.

At 36 weeks — 8 months and 1 week — your baby is bursting with emotion, determination, and personality. They’re not just learning from you anymore — they’re teaching you. About who they are, what they like, and how they want to engage with the world.

This week brings an increase in emotional intensity. You might notice louder laughter, more vocal protests, and clingier cuddles. And you’ll see how your baby’s growing sense of self makes them eager to explore — but also keen to check in with you, their secure base.

At 35 weeks — just over eight months — your baby’s brain is developing at astonishing speed. And the most important tool for supporting this growth? Play.

But not the kind with batteries and flashing lights. Your baby learns best through open-ended, responsive play — the kind you do naturally when you follow their lead, copy their sounds, or share a giggle over something silly. Every block they bang, every peekaboo game you repeat, every moment you spend simply being with them — these are building blocks for learning, communication, and connection.

At 34 weeks — just shy of eight months — your baby is a communicator. They might not be speaking yet, but they're definitely talking to you. Through gestures, babble, facial expressions, and body movements, they’re building the foundation of language and connection — and it’s a beautiful two-way street.

This week is about shared meaning. You’re not just interpreting your baby’s cues anymore — you’re responding, and they’re responding back. Welcome to the world of pre-verbal conversation.

At 33 weeks — around 7 months and 3 weeks — your baby is becoming a little copycat. You may notice them mimicking sounds, facial expressions, and even some of your daily actions. This isn’t just play — it’s the beginning of learning through imitation, one of the most powerful ways babies develop social and cognitive skills.

Your baby is also building stronger memory and awareness. They’re starting to anticipate routines, recognise familiar words, and expect outcomes. Their brain is busy creating connections between action and result — and they’re using you as their model.