Growth curve: Your baby's development

The fact is: growth spurts are less a question of size and weight, but primarily of brain development. Eight major spurts occur in the first year, bringing with them a need for closeness, restlessness, and a host of new abilities.

The 8 growth spurts at a glance

1st growth spurt (5th week): Your baby consciously perceives sounds and movements and gives you the first real smile.

2nd growth spurt (8th week): The senses sharpen: colors become clearer, stranger anxiety begins. Closeness and warmth provide security. Tip: Wrap-around bodysuits and rompers made of natural fibers keep babies warm without overheating.

3rd Growth Spurt (12th Week): Physical turbo boost: up to 5 cm growth & 1 kg weight gain. Your baby discovers hands and toys. Tip: Our baby clothes are designed to grow with your child and can be lengthened and extended by a few centimeters.

4th growth spurt (19th week): The most intense leap: Motor skills and language boom. Babies grasp objects purposefully, put things in their mouths, and sleep more restlessly.

MARY by sticklett warns of unusual movements (e.g., excessive rolling in bed), gives parents more security & fixed rituals help now.

5th growth spurt (week 26): Frustration over unattainable things is normal. Closeness, a cuddly blanket, or a favorite stuffed animal (KUDDLY heat pack) provide comfort.

6th growth spurt (weeks 33–35): Pure movement: rolling, turning, first attempts at crawling. Welcome to the discovery phase! Our crawling pants with interchangeable crawling pads are the perfect companions.

7th growth spurt (46th week): Your baby pulls itself up, walks holding your hand and may say its first words.

8th Growth Spurt (Week 51): Personality emerges: "I want to be alone!" First words and confident experimentation characterize this time. Our baby shirts with Velcro patches can be personalized by children themselves.

In conclusion: The first year is a mix of smiles, frustrations, developmental leaps, and little sleep, but every step brings your baby a little further. With patience, closeness, and practical helpers like sleep sacks , wrap-around bodysuits , or crawling pants from sticklett, you're perfectly equipped to accompany your baby on this exciting journey.