Synopsis
Series follows 5 families whose babies born at end of 1993;The families see the world thru a baby's eyes as they find out about babies sight & discover how much young infants like controlling the world around them.
- Programme: Baby Monthly
- Episode: 3: The First Month
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1994
- Education & Childcare
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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