X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

6 things you should do before your baby turns 1 year old

3 min read

Your baby’s first year may be full of tears — yours included — but this year will come and go before you know it. Here are some things you should definitely do with your baby before they turn one year old, as compiled from Romper, Fit Pregnancy, and Babble.

1. Babywear

Now’s the time to get the most out of your baby sling/carrier. You won’t be able to wear your baby like this forever. Cherish the months when all you had to do was swaddle your baby up in a sling to get him to zonk out blissfully on your chest.

before baby turns 1

2. Dress them in an adorable costume

Sure, you’ll still be able to dress your child in cute costumes in the future, but there’s just something extra cute about small babies in costume. Make the most of these years — it won’t be long before your baby won’t be as obliging with your little whims.

3. Show your baby the world

If you can, go traveling with your baby. Though she probably won’t remember any of your travels, it can be much easier to travel with a baby than with a toddler, so now’s your chance to see the sights with the least complications possible. It’ll give you that boost of positivity that you’ll need!

 4. Record videos

It’s a given that you’d be taking a lot of photos, but record videos as well, and record plenty. Don’t just record the big moments. Record the small, everyday things. Your baby’s laugh and cry. Bath times. Feeding times. Funny faces and reactions. These moments may be fleeting, but at least you’ll be able to relive them later.

before baby turns 1

Photo: Dreamstime

5. Build your family bond

This first year will serve as your family’s transitional period, whether you already have kids or not. It’s easy to get lost in to-do lists and the different demands that come with welcoming a baby into your home, but don’t succumb to stress. Take time to work on your family’s bond by creating traditions and celebrating your family’s new identity.

6. Journal

Sure, you’re taking a lot of videos and photos, but those alone can’t capture everything. And while a journal can’t do exactly that, a journal can help you remember how you feel right now. Keeping a journal will also help you process your emotions and memories and make sense of what’s going on with your life. Maybe one day, when your child is older, you can even share this journal with her.

Partner Stories
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Parenting Lesson from a New Mum - Don’t Try to Do it All on Your Own!
Inside Your Baby’s Mind: Understanding Cues, Cries, And Smiles
Inside Your Baby’s Mind: Understanding Cues, Cries, And Smiles
The Almost Magical, Mum-tested Way To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
The Almost Magical, Mum-tested Way To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
Preschool Education is Not as Easy as A-B-C! Here’s What Your Child Really Learns and Why It’s Important!
Preschool Education is Not as Easy as A-B-C! Here’s What Your Child Really Learns and Why It’s Important!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Cristina Morales

  • Home
  • /
  • Ages & Stages
  • /
  • 6 things you should do before your baby turns 1 year old
Share:
  • Child Development And Milestones: Your 6-year-old Child

    Child Development And Milestones: Your 6-year-old Child

  • 10 Mistakes to avoid in your child's first year

    10 Mistakes to avoid in your child's first year

  • ‘How Can I See My Child Get Hit and Not Do Anything?’ Police Called In After Maid and Employer Get Into Fight at Home

    ‘How Can I See My Child Get Hit and Not Do Anything?’ Police Called In After Maid and Employer Get Into Fight at Home

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

  • Child Development And Milestones: Your 6-year-old Child

    Child Development And Milestones: Your 6-year-old Child

  • 10 Mistakes to avoid in your child's first year

    10 Mistakes to avoid in your child's first year

  • ‘How Can I See My Child Get Hit and Not Do Anything?’ Police Called In After Maid and Employer Get Into Fight at Home

    ‘How Can I See My Child Get Hit and Not Do Anything?’ Police Called In After Maid and Employer Get Into Fight at Home

  • 'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

    'Family is Priceless': Malaysian Man in Singapore Rents 2 Buses So He and 60 Other Strangers Can Join Their Families for CNY

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on baby care and health.