Your 9 to 12 month development review

Every baby grows and learns at their own pace.

Spending time together, exploring new things and having fun supports your baby’s development.

You do not need expensive toys. Everyday moments like reading a book, singing songs or playing on the floor together all help your baby learn.

Find more on play ideas for your baby

Your baby may now be enjoying lots of different foods alongside their usual milk feeds.

Sharing meals and snacks with your baby can help them learn about food and eating.

Find out more about feeding your baby

Start brushing teeth as soon as your baby’s first tooth appears.

Regular toothbrushing helps keep teeth healthy and prevents tooth decay.

Find out more about looking after your baby’s teeth

Your baby may now be crawling, cruising or finding new ways to explore.

As babies grow and become more mobile, it is a good time to think about safety at home, on the go and around water.

Small changes can help your baby explore, play and learn safely.

Find out more about child safety

Join one of our HENRY programmes to:

• feel more confident about everyday parenting
• understand your child better, their needs, feelings and behaviour
• make healthy habits easier, including:
• improve family routines, such as mealtimes, screen time and managing emotions
• look after yourself as a parent
• learn about healthy teeth, solid foods and portion sizes
• meet other local families and feel supported

To find out more and book a place today, visit the HENRY webpage

Our pregnancy and new baby pages also cover lots more popular topics, including looking after your baby’s teeth when the first tooth appears, immunisations and much more.

Explore the pregnancy and new baby pages

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please contact the single point of access (SPA) as soon as you can. We will be happy to arrange another time that works for you.

Keeping your appointment, or rearranging it if you cannot attend, helps make sure you receive the right information and support at the right time for you, your baby and your family.

Contact our SPA on 0113 843 5683

Your baby will be weighed at the 9 to 12 month development review.

Our 0 to 19 team can answer questions about your baby’s growth.

You can also self-weigh your baby at your local children’s centre. You can record your baby’s weight in their Red Book.

Find your local children’s centre

Our 0 to 19 team will continue to support you and your child as they grow.

Your next review will usually take place when your child is 2 to 2½ years old.

If you have questions before then, you can find information on the 0 to 19 Information Hub or contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) on 0113 843 5683

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