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YOUR BABY'S FIRST YEARS ARE A CRITICAL TIME OF DISCOVERY AND GROWTH. 
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* Grows quickly
* Baby will reach for objects; develops strength to hold up head; next, will roll over and eventually sit up.
* Starts moving arms and legs and will begin to crawl
* Begins to pull up to stand and then take a step or two.
* Babies begin sucking even before they are born. Eventually, will learn to bite and chew.
* Eyesight develops and likes to watch bright things and movement.
* Recognises distinct sounds, voices and music
* Uses body to wiggle to music.
* Likes to push things with hands and feet; also likes to use hands to shake and hit things.
* Tries to mimic and will clap and wave.
* Drops or throws food or toys - learns about cause and effect.
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* Needs the security of being held closely and rocked.
* Routines provide security.
* Begins to learn 'wait'.
* Cries to express feelings and needs: hunger, sleepy, cranky, scared, uncomfortable
* Needs love and attention from family members and caregivers.
* Smiles often and likes to make others smile.
* Loud or sudden noises will frighten.
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* The world revolves around them
* Family, especially mother, is important
* Recognises and is fascinated by faces
* Responds to familiar people
* Strangers can cause some anxiety, especially around eight to nine months
* Handles separation from parents for longer periods
* Fascinated by other babies and children
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* Learns about and experiences God's love and grace through people, their words and actions
* God's love is modelled through loving family.
* Learns that 'I am loved, God made me, Jesus loves me' through listening as they are regularly reminded and read to about God.
* Listens while being held and prayed for by loving family and caregivers.

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* Communicate by crying, using different pitches and tones, pointing, learning sign language* 
*  Learns through repetition
* Recognises familiar music and songs, books, toys
* Responds to own name
* Beginning to associate objects with words
* Uses all senses to learn
* Beginning to understand 'yes' and 'no'.

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TimberDoodle lists full range of developmental toys and resources for babies & infants.
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This music-focused, baby-centered resource with visual, tactile & auditory experiences, helps infants discover & learn about God—and their great big world. 
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Active Baby, Healthy Brain is a practical handbook for parents concerned for their child's physical and intellectual development.
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BABYFAITH is the most stimulating, inspiring and nurturing faith-based program available for babies 0-24 months 
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These simple 12-page board books introduce the very young to the character of God and the qualities of Jesus 
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Fun animal characters help children learn well-known Bible stories in these colorful books. 
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This board book, with soft hand puppet attached to the palm,  is the perfect way to read and play with baby.  
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Touch and Feel Bible story books.
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Candle Peek-a-Boo series.. with four tabs at the base of the book.
New Chapter- packed with information, ideas and resources for family life, faith and ministry.

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