Age 0-1: Infancy
FAITH MILESTONES
Your baby is fully part of the Body of Christ, even before they understand words. This season is about planting seeds of faith and surrounding your child with God’s love and promises.
Your baby is fully part of the Body of Christ, even before they understand words. This season is about planting seeds of faith and surrounding your child with God’s love and promises.
- Baptism
If your child has not yet been baptized, contact the church office to schedule a baptism or learn more about what we believe. - Start simple prayers
Pray over your child each day—at bedtime, during diaper changes, or before meals. It can be as simple as,“Jesus, thank You for loving [Name]. Help them grow in Your love. Amen.”
- Sing faith-based lullabies and hymns
Music helps even the youngest babies internalize truth. Try “Jesus Loves Me,” “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb,” or other gentle hymns. - Celebrate baptism anniversaries
Light a candle, read a short verse like Galatians 3:27, and thank God for adopting your child as His own. - Bring your child to worship
Their presence matters—even if you’re standing in the back or stepping out. We welcome wiggly babies!
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
Every baby grows at their own pace, but here are some general milestones you may see in the first year:
Every baby grows at their own pace, but here are some general milestones you may see in the first year:
- By 3–6 months: Smiles at familiar faces, coos, follows movement with their eyes, begins to reach and grasp
- By 6–9 months: Sits without help, babbles, responds to name, explores with hands and mouth
- By 9–12 months: Crawls or scoots, pulls to stand, points at things, may say “mama” or “dada,” waves
- Begins to develop attachment to caregivers
- Finds comfort in routines and familiar voices
- May show separation anxiety around 8+ months
PARENTING ENCOURAGEMENT
You’re not just keeping a baby alive—you’re shaping a soul. That can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Here’s some grace for this season:
Scripture for parents:
You’re not just keeping a baby alive—you’re shaping a soul. That can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Here’s some grace for this season:
Scripture for parents:
“He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms and carry them close to His heart.” – Isaiah 40:11
- You’re doing sacred work—even if your hands are full of burp cloths.
- Your baby doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need you—and God’s grace, which covers you both.
- You may feel invisible some days, but God sees you. The little things matter.
- Join a community of parents if you’re feeling isolated. Let us help connect you.
