Their hands are no longer just for waving; they now consciously and intentionally reach out to grab at anything coming their way. From your nose to grandparent’s glasses or even jacket buttons, your curious baby will investigate them all with huge concentration. Sometimes, a single delightful item can occupy their attention for minutes.

A small white tip appears! The first signs of teething starts around 6 months. This is a significant breakthrough in your child’s development, opening doors to new eating experiences and even boosting speech as sounds become more intelligible. Healthy palate and gum development is vital, and NUK offers ideal products to help support this growth.

Around 10 months, your baby is ready for exciting new tastes and textures! They can often sit up and are eager to grab at food. This is a wonderful time to move from purees to finger foods and join family meals. You can offer soft fruits, veggies, and even toast soldiers. For drinks, our NUK Learner Cups and Straw Cups are perfect companions for milk or water, making every sip towards independence easy and spill-proof.

Around this age, your baby begins to understand more of what you say. They’ll start recognizing many words related to their immediate environment, their name, parent, and even 'yes' or 'no.' Every conversation, every book you read, every song you sing helps nurture their understanding of speech and builds their world of language. Keep talking, reading, and singing, you're building bridges of connection!

Get ready for action! Your little one is developing adventurous new ways to move, rolling, crawling, creeping, and scooting to reach treasures previously out of bounds. This boundless curiosity is wonderful, but it also means busy hands and feet are always on the move, so keep an extra watchful eye!

From determined crawls to those exhilarating first steps, every baby walks at their own pace, and that's perfectly normal. Encourage them with smiles and guidance, celebrating every wobble and triumph. Avoid baby walkers; natural movement is always best for healthy development. Your little one is building incredible self-belief with every step, shaping their whole worldview as they gain new perspectives!