Congratulations, fabulous reader! You've survived the glamorous chaos of childbirth and those grueling first few months. Whether you’re nursing, mixing formula cocktails, or just praying for baby sleep that lasts longer than a Netflix episode, know that you’re doing amazing! Now, let’s dive into the rollercoaster year ahead where your little one's going to transform from a sleepy burrito to an overtired hurricane—oops, I meant, a giggling cherub.

Get ready to swap binging on shows for binging on milestones. It's like Game of Thrones, but with more drool and fewer dragons.

1. Rolling Over: Baby's First Gymnastic Move

Forget Cirque du Soleil! The first time your little prodigy rolls over, you'll swear they're defying gravity—and possibly all logic. It’s that moment when tummy time transforms from a cry-fest to a triumphant wrestling flip. Grab that camera—this nth recording might just be the cutest!

2. Sitting Pretty (or not)

Brace yourself for the thrills of sit-ups without the workout. Around six months, your baby will delight in wobbling their way into a sitting position. The world gets a whole lot more interesting—from this position, they can contemplate their surroundings and plot their next surprise attack!

Mastering the sit is baby language for "I demand a raise in my cuddle quo

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3. Crawling: The Ninja Stage

Welcome to the crawling phase—the beginning of the great escape... or just the start of their covert operations under your couch. Suddenly, nothing is beyond reach, especially the things you'd rather keep them away from.

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4. Babbling: Next Stop, Chatty Castle

Oh, the symphony of “ba-ba-ba” and “da-da-da” that fills the air around the seventh month! Your little one’s soon going to think they’re Shakespeare reincarnated. Note: This phase might involve baby monologues lasting longer than a speech at the Oscars.

"Ba-ba" probably means "I am plotting my world takeover, get me a cookie."

5. Pulling Up: The Furniture Assault

By around 9 months, prepare for Operation Stand-Up. Every couch, table, and unfortunate pet becomes an anchor in their relentless pursuit of conquering vertical spaces. It’s like watching a Saturday morning cartoon with twice the suspense.

6. The Mysterious Point

The first time your royal highness points at an object, it's essentially them saying, "I want it, bring it hence!" This milestone rights around the 10th month might just make you feel like you're living with a benevolent dictator.

Being summoned by a tiny finger? Congratulations, you’ve been upgraded to servant!

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7. Cruising: The Wall Hugger

Wallflowers move aside, because here comes the cruising sensation of babyhood. By 10 to 12 months, your bambino will be balancing along the sofa like they’re rehearsing for Swan Lake.

8. Waves & Claps: Royal Decrees

Prepare for your little human's debut as a maestro or political leader—their wave salutes and applause will be out of this world. Whether they're commanding attention or bidding a dramatic farewell, these gestures are toddler cryptic codes for “Look at me!”

Each wave = 10 seconds of crowd-control magic.

9. First Words: Shakespearean Babble

The first "mama" or "dada" will melt you faster than a chocolate bar in the sun. Your baby is now officially a chatterbox in training. It's the moment when babble starts making you question if they might actually have profound thoughts to share (or they're just teasing you about your outfit).

10. Walking: The Victory Lap

The pièce de résistance: your tiny human cruising to a full-on fervent walkathon around the living room. Forget baby-proof; it's now time to house-safety-proof for their impending sprints. This milestone is usually scored around the 12-month mark and guarantees you'll be hosting the Baby Olympics soon.

Once they're on two feet, rest assured: you'll be getting your steps in too, whether you like it or not.

Here's to a year filled with laughter, chaos, milestones, and all the stupendous wonders of the first year. And don't forget to do it in leggings that feel like a hug. For maternity comfort, click here. For embracing your sensational postpartum self, check out the Mum Tum leggings. Because if you're going to chase a pint-sized dictator around, you might as well look fantastic doing it!