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First year
From newborn to toddler. Feeding, sleeping, milestones, and the first health checks.
What this stage is about
The first year is characterised by rapid physical and developmental change. Newborns triple their birth weight, start solids around 6 months, may take first steps around 12 months, and go through several distinct sleep regressions. Regular well-baby visits and vaccinations structure the medical calendar.
Common challenges
- Establishing sleep patterns (and surviving the regressions)
- Introducing solid foods
- Childcare logistics
- Balancing parental workload and mental health
- Tracking milestones without becoming obsessive
Key decisions
- When and how to introduce solids (traditional weaning vs. baby-led weaning)
- Vaccination schedule
- Childcare approach (stay at home, daycare, nanny, family)
- Sleep training or responsive approaches
When to seek medical attention
- Not meeting major motor milestones within expected ranges — talk to your paediatrician
- Fever in infants under 3 months — always a reason to seek immediate medical care
- Persistent feeding difficulties or poor weight gain
How Avelia helps
Avelia’s First Year stage includes feeding and sleep logs, milestone tracking, vaccination schedule, well-baby visit notes, and growth curves. Both parents can log, and everything stays private to the family.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is this stage about?
The first year is characterised by rapid physical and developmental change. Newborns triple their birth weight, start solids around 6 months, may take first steps around 12 months, and go through several distinct sleep regressions. Regular well-baby visits and vaccinations structure the medical calendar.
What are the most common challenges?
Establishing sleep patterns (and surviving the regressions). Introducing solid foods. Childcare logistics. Balancing parental workload and mental health. Tracking milestones without becoming obsessive.
When should I seek medical attention?
Not meeting major motor milestones within expected ranges — talk to your paediatrician. Fever in infants under 3 months — always a reason to seek immediate medical care. Persistent feeding difficulties or poor weight gain.
How does Avelia help in this stage?
Avelia’s First Year stage includes feeding and sleep logs, milestone tracking, vaccination schedule, well-baby visit notes, and growth curves. Both parents can log, and everything stays private to the family.