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BabySteps7:02 AM
Weeks 14–15
Your baby is reaching intentionally for objects, bearing weight on their legs when held upright, and experimenting with loud, joyful squealing.
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01 — Developmental milestones

Know what to expect, week by week.

Age-specific milestones backed by AAP guidelines, with gentle context for what's typical and what's worth mentioning at the next pediatrician visit.

02 — Activities to try

Simple, research-backed ideas.

One or two short activities chosen for your baby's current stretch of development.

03 — Gear alerts

No more digging through manuals.

We track weight limits, expiration dates, and adjustment timelines for the gear you own — and tell you when it's time to act.

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Weeks 6–7

Hi there,

Social smiling is becoming more frequent and responsive, and your baby's neck is noticeably stronger.

Peak crying and colic typically hit around 6 weeks. This is statistically the hardest week for many parents. Feeding may feel chaotic because your baby fusses at the breast or bottle, but intake is likely fine if wet diapers and weight gain are on track.

This week

  • MilestoneMore responsive smiling. Your baby is smiling in response to specific stimuli — your face, your voice, familiar caregivers.
  • MilestoneStronger neck control. Head lifts during tummy time are higher and held longer.
  • MilestoneSmoother arm movements. The jerky, reflexive arm movements of the first weeks are giving way to smoother, more purposeful reaching toward objects and faces.
5 min activity
Interactive talking during routines

Narrate your daily routines — diaper changes, baths, dressing — using an animated voice. Pause for your baby's coos and smiles, treating each exchange like a conversation.

Check your gear this week.

Your baby may be approaching a transition point for one of the products you track.

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digest@babysteps.guide
Weeks 14–15

Hi there,

Your baby is reaching intentionally for objects, bearing weight on their legs when held upright, and experimenting with loud, joyful squealing.

Your baby may be starting to roll or actively practicing, which can make feeding positions feel different. Some babies get distracted during feeds as their awareness of the world expands. A quieter feeding environment can help.

This week

  • MilestoneIntentional reaching. Your baby now sees something interesting and deliberately extends their arm to grab it.
  • MilestoneWeight bearing on legs. When you hold your baby in a standing position on your lap, they will push down through their feet and bear some weight.
  • MilestoneSquealing and vocal play. High-pitched squeals, blowing raspberries, and testing volume are all signs your baby is experimenting with what their voice can do.
5 min activity
Reach-and-retrieve play

Hold a toy just beyond easy reach so your baby has to stretch and coordinate to grab it. Celebrate the effort whether they succeed or not.

Check your gear this week.

Your baby may be approaching a transition point for one of the products you track.

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digest@babysteps.guide
Weeks 32–33

Hi there,

Standing is becoming more stable, and your baby is fascinated by putting things in and out of containers.

If your baby is crawling or scooting, their calorie needs may increase slightly. You might notice they are hungrier than usual or want larger portions at meals. This is normal -- movement burns energy.

This week

  • MilestoneMore stable standing. Your baby can stand unsupported for longer stretches and may start to squat down to pick something up and return to standing — a significant balance achievement.
  • MilestoneObject in/out play. Dropping blocks into a bucket, pulling tissues from a box, or putting toys into a bag and dumping them out — your baby is obsessed with containment and spatial relationships.
  • MilestoneFollowing simple requests. "Give me the ball" (with an outstretched hand) or "Put it in" (pointing to the bucket) — your baby is connecting your words and gestures to specific actions.
5 min activity
Squat-and-stand retrieval

Place toys on the floor and encourage your standing baby to bend down to pick them up. This squat-to-stand motion builds leg strength and balance for walking.

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Your baby may be approaching a transition point for one of the products you track.

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How gear alerts work

Tell us what you own. We track the rest.

Check off your gear once at signup. We pull weight limits, height thresholds, and adjustment timelines from manufacturer specs — and email you the week before each change.

Car seatweight · height
Bassinetweight · roll-over
Cribmobile · mattress
Carrierinsert · position
Strollerrecline · bassinet
High chairage · recline
Bottle / nippleflow · size
Swaddle / sleep sackroll-over
Pack ’n playbassinet · floor
Bath seatsitting unassisted
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