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Babies Behaviour
Did you know
Babies cry less than newborns, as they get the hang of daily routines and can tell the difference between feeling hungry and feeling sleepy.
It's now easier for you to work out whether bub is hungry or sleepy and to provide what he needs.
Baby behaviour: in a nutshell
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Common concerns
Can you spoil your baby?
Pinching, biting and hair pulling
Breath holding
Fear of strangers
When you feel you might hurt your child
Fear of the bath
Eating
Eating: the battle of wills
Feeding development: the path to independence
Understanding behaviour
Attending
Temperament: what is it?
Making sense of the world
View film clips
Crying baby checklist
See also
Reading baby body language
Attachment
Babies
3-12 months
Behaviour
The basics
Behaviour in a nutshell
Common concerns
Spoiling babies
Pinching, biting and hair pulling
Breath holding
Strangers
Avoiding abuse
Fear of the bath
Eating
Eating battles
Independent eating
Understanding behaviour
Attending
Temperament
Making sense
View film clips
Crying baby checklist
Connecting & Communicating
Development
Health & Daily Care
Nutrition
Play & Learning
Safety
Sleep