6–12 months

a stage full of change, growth and new routines. · 6–12 months

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three things parents at this stage use most

Child Care Subsidy

what you'll pay after CCS

weekly meal planner (PDF)

free mini mode-branded download

find rated centres

18,000+ with Mini Mode Score

feeding + recipes

recipe planner — 6–12 months

real meals, freezer-friendly

fussy eating tips

before it becomes a thing

weekly meal planner (PDF)

free mini mode-branded download

play + development

play ideas — non-walkers

what to do at 6, 8, 10 months

milestones — month by month

physical, cognitive, social, language

best toys 6–12 months

what they engage with right now

starting childcare

find rated centres near you

18,000+ with Mini Mode Score

Child Care Subsidy calculator

what you'll pay after CCS

settling-in guide

how to start without tears (yours)

best age to start

developmental + practical view

money + admin

family payments check

every Centrelink payment in one go

return-to-work planner

6 vs 12 vs 18 months

childcare options compared

centre vs FDC vs OSHC vs nanny

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free printable templates

meal planners, shopping lists and routine planners — designed in mini mode colours, free, printable.

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