All parents want to give ther baby the best start in life. Newborn babies do not come with instructions, yet parents have to make decisions about their child's comfort and safety at what can be a vulnerable and emotional time. And providing for a child can be a confusing and exausting experience - range of advice, caring routines and products are vast and bewildering.

In the face of such information overload, common sense guidance - about what parents really need to know - is essential. This guide describes the stages of baby development from birth to a preschool age. Each stage comes with an important individual aspects of development which every new parent should know about.

Exercise and playing time routines are the most important in the first three years of your child's life, hence this guide focuses on choosing the right exercise and fun sessions for your children. You'll also find learning activities as well as essential toys and games recommendations for each age group.