Baby Milestones by Month: What to Expect from Pregnancy to 12 Months | Parent Sense Webinar

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

In this 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, occupational therapist and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure walks parents through exactly how baby development unfolds, from the brain-building work of pregnancy right through to a baby's first birthday, stage by stage.

Rather than a generic milestone checklist, this conversation breaks development down into what your baby is actually working on at each age, why it matters, and how small everyday moments, tummy time, talking, floor time, skin-to-skin, shape a baby's brain far more than expensive toys or gadgets ever could.

Whether you are pregnant, in the newborn haze, or watching your baby edge toward crawling or walking, this webinar offers a clear, reassuring roadmap of what to expect, what to encourage and what is genuinely worth keeping an eye on.

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡

• Why pregnancy is the true starting point of brain development, and the three things that matter most: diet, mood and avoiding teratogens.

• What your baby is working on in the first 3 months: staying calm, integrating reflexes, eye contact and that first magical smile.

• Why tummy time is the foundation for every gross motor milestone that follows, from rolling to crawling to walking.

• How the 3 to 6 month stage builds rolling, sitting and babbling, and why this is the "falling in love" phase.

• What changes at 6 to 9 months: stable sitting, voluntary release, the pincer grip and understanding words.

• What to expect from 9 to 12 months: fast crawling, cruising, pointing and first words with meaning.

• Why devices like Bumbo seats, walking rings and jolly jumpers can do more harm than good.

• Why screens have no place in a baby's first year, and how "techno-ference" affects connection.

• The red flags at each stage that are worth mentioning to a paediatrician, physio or OT, and the wide range of what's still normal.

• How to build verbal IQ through serve-and-return, parentese and simply talking, talking, talking.

• Real parent Q&A on colic, tummy time struggles, background TV noise, allergies, discipline and more.

• Why connection and confidence, not perfection, are what actually drive a baby's development.

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦

00:00 Welcome & Introduction

05:57 Tonight's Topic: Understanding Baby Milestones

10:08 Meet Meg Faure

10:36 The Miracle of Baby Development

14:03 Pregnancy: Laying the Foundation for Brain Development

17:42 Breaking Development Down by Age

18:09 0-3 Months: What Your Baby Is Working On

19:45 0-3 Months: Motor & Visual Development Activities

21:57 0-3 Months: Emotional Development & Bonding

24:12 0-3 Months: Red Flags to Watch For

25:37 0-3 Months: Car Seats, Sleep Safety & Spoiling Myths

27:11 3-6 Months: What Your Baby Is Working On

29:02 3-6 Months: Motor Development Tips

30:25 3-6 Months: Building Verbal Development

32:19 3-6 Months: Devices to Avoid & Red Flags

34:17 6-9 Months: What Your Baby Is Working On

36:36 6-9 Months: Motor & Visual Development Activities

37:40 6-9 Months: Nappy Changes, Bumbo Seats & Red Flags

39:56 9-12 Months: What Your Baby Is Working On

41:44 9-12 Months: Activities, Screens & Baby-Proofing

44:17 Quick Recap: Motor Development Month by Month

45:35 Quick Recap: Building Verbal IQ at Every Age

47:04 Six Key Takeaways for Parents

48:39 Free Resources & App Reminder

49:21 Live Q&A: Screen Time

49:59 Live Q&A: Colic, Postpartum Struggles & Community Support

52:44 Live Q&A: Tummy Time, Rolling & Reaching Milestones

54:28 Live Q&A: Background TV & Screen Noise

55:00 Live Q&A: Allergies, Colic & Sensory Concerns

56:01 Live Q&A: Labeling, Jumping, Stuttering & Discipline

58:33 Closing & Final Thoughts

The discussion ultimately comes back to the same simple truth: your baby's brain grows through connection, floor time, talking and touch, not through toys, screens or ticking boxes early.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥

𝗠𝗲𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲

Meg Faure is an occupational therapist passionate about early childhood, from pregnancy through the first five years. She is the co-author of eight parenting titles, including Baby Sense and Weaning Sense, the founder of PlaySense, and the creator of the Parent Sense app, supporting parents as they navigate the practical realities of raising young children.

The webinar is part of 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, a science-backed parenting solution designed to help parents understand their children and feel more confident in their parenting journey.

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝟱𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳.

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