Baby’s First Year Guide (0–12 Months): Routines, Development & Gentle Parenting Essentials

A calm, supportive guide that helps parents navigate the first year with confidence — covering routines, sleep, feeding, development, play, milestones, and gentle parenting strategies for ages 0–12 months.

The Baby’s First Year Guide by Lyttle Paris gives parents a clear, reassuring roadmap for understanding their baby’s needs month by month. This guide breaks down sleep, feeding, development, and daily rhythms into simple, manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and build confidence.

Inside, you’ll find monthly milestones, sample routines, soothing strategies, play ideas, and practical tools for supporting your baby’s growth. The tone is warm, gentle, and parent‑friendly — perfect for new families wanting clarity without pressure.

What’s Inside: • Month‑by‑month development (0–12 months) • Sample daily routines for each age • Sleep basics + nap transitions • Feeding + hunger cues • Introducing solids (6+ months) • Tummy time + motor development • Sensory play ideas • Language + communication development • Safe sleep guidelines • Soothing + calming strategies • Growth spurts + regressions • Parent FAQ

Benefits for Parents: • Reduces overwhelm in the first year • Helps parents understand age‑appropriate needs • Supports healthy sleep + feeding rhythms • Encourages development through simple play • Builds confidence in gentle parenting • Works for ages 0–12 months

Who It’s For: • New parents • Parents of babies 0–12 months • Families wanting simple routines + development guidance • Anyone seeking calm, confident parenting tools

How to Use It: • Start with your baby’s current age • Follow the sample routines • Introduce play ideas gradually • Revisit sections as your baby grows