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What happens during the newborn, infant and toddler stage?

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Does your baby enter toddlerhood even if they're not toddling? If you're getting confused with the myriad of references to your baby, you're not alone. These terms are often used interchangeably by professionals, so you may be wondering when your newborn became an infant and whether you missed a significant developmental stage in the process.

In its simplest form, developmental refers to the way a child grows, changes and develops and encompasses everything from physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

Early development can be broken down into three main stages for young children:

• Newborn (0-3 months)
• Infant (3-12 months)
• Toddler (1-3 years)

It’s important to understand exactly what happens during the newborn, infant and toddler stage of life and learn what milestones they should be hitting.

Let's explore each of these stages in a bit more detail.

What is the newborn stage?

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