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Babies from six to twelve months

15 min readLast updated September 2026Beginner levelOfficial-source checked

Supporting movement and communication through everyday care.

A baby crawls on a rug toward the camera while a smiling woman and man lie and sit on the floor close behind, watching.
Figure 1. A baby practises moving on the floor with adults nearby. Allow room for supervised exploration without rushing the next milestone.

Supporting movement and communication through everyday care.

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