Developmental phases in the first 24 months

Know what’s coming. Enjoy what’s here.

PlaPlu walks you and your baby through each of these phases. An app that explains what’s happening right now, answers your questions and keeps the moments you share.

App coming soon to iOS

For every phase

What comes with you on the way.

Every phase comes with knowledge to read and listen to, games for everyday life, a journal for the little moments and Claudi (AI chat) for your questions.

Due date

This is where it starts.

From this day on, the path shows you your baby's first 24 months. Every child walks it at their own pace.

Very busy

A lot is going on.

In the first weeks many babies cry more, often in the evening. It is exhausting, and it passes.

A bit busier

Something is going on.

The crying eases. It is not quite calm yet, but it gets easier.

Calm

Things calm down.

Time to catch your breath before the next phase begins.

Meet Claudi

Ask what is on your mind.

Claudi, PlaPlu's AI chat, answers your questions in between. For example, when your baby suddenly starts waking up more often at night again.

Knows your child's phaseThe answers fit what is going on for you right now.
Calm and without judgementYou know your child best. Claudi helps you make sense of things.
Built on the bookClaudi answers based on the chapters and tells you where to read more.

Your baby is 3 months old

My baby was sleeping well, now they wake every two hours at night again. Am I doing something wrong?

No. Around the third and fourth month, sleep gets lighter. Many babies wake up more often then, even when they are not hungry. It settles again.

Is there anything I can do during the day?

Watch the awake times: at three months it is usually one and a half to two hours. Longer often means overtired and more restless. More on this in the chapter for this phase.

Phase 3Grasping, Touching, Marveling

Audiobook

Phase 3

Grasping, Touching, Marveling

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To listen to while feeding, carrying and falling asleep.

3 to 6 months

Calm stretches are part of it too.

Where the path stays light, there is usually less going on. A good time to catch your breath. In the chapter for the phase you can already read or listen to what comes next, like first solid food.

Phase 4The World Within Reach

6 to 9 months

Everything gets explored. Best of all with you.

Sitting, babbling, shuffling off. Every phase has games that fit into everyday life, mostly with what you already have at home.

Play idea

Crawling course

Cushions and blankets become soft obstacles. Different surfaces feel different to arms and legs every time.

MovementAt home

Phase 5Ready, Set, Go!

Laughing baby with two first little teeth

The first little teeth

Since today two tiny teeth peek out at the bottom when you laugh. Now I know why the last nights were so restless, and I am still a little bit proud.

July 2026Phase 5

9 to 12 months

The little moments you don't want to forget.

The first tooth, the first word, the first steps. In the journal you keep what you want to remember, with a photo if you like.

Phase 6Words Open New Worlds

12 to 15 months

When a new phase begins, PlaPlu lets you know.

Then you can read straight away what is changing for your child. And now and then PlaPlu asks for a moment for your journal.

Fifteen months: a will of their ownnow

At around 15 months your child's own will grows. The new chapter shows how to support this independence.

What made you smile lately?yesterday

Write it in your journal, just as it comes to you. A year from now you will be glad you did.

Phase 7I Can Do It Myself!

On the path right now

Lots of closeness, lots of movement

Goodbyes are hard for many children right now, and the first steps are close or already here. Both take strength, for your child and for you.

15 to 18 months

Some phases are hard. That is not your fault.

PlaPlu explains what is happening and why. And shows you what helps now.

Phase 8Conquering the World Together

Phase 9I, You and the Whole World

18 to 24 months

Your child is becoming their own person.

Wanting to decide, saying no, tantrums: it is exhausting and an important step. And this too will pass.

Honest, not perfect

We don't pretend everything is always wonderful. Some phases are hard, and it helps to know it is not your fault.

Clear language

What is happening, why it is happening and what really helps. Calm words instead of jargon or panic.

Everything in one place

Knowledge, audiobook, games, journal and Claudi. One place that keeps pace with your child's phase.

How it works

Set up in three steps

Two minutes to set up. Then PlaPlu quietly keeps pace with your baby.

Enter the due date

PlaPlu starts from your due date, and uses corrected age for preemies automatically.

Your phase appears

Instantly the right one of ten phases, with exactly what matters now.

With you, every day

Audiobook, tips, reminders, chat. As much or as little as you need.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is PlaPlu?

PlaPlu guides you through your baby’s first 24 months. It explains what’s happening in each of ten phases, reads it aloud so you can listen with tired eyes, keeps a journal of the little wonders, and gives you Claudi, a chat for the questions in between. It’s written in plain, calming language, for orientation and reassurance, not a rulebook.

When can I get it?

We’re putting the finishing touches on PlaPlu and launching on iOS first, with Android to follow. Watch the video to get a feel for it, and check back soon. We’ll share the launch date here as we get closer.

Which phases does PlaPlu cover?

Ten, from birth through the second birthday: the newborn weeks, the first smile, reaching and grasping, sitting and crawling, first steps, first words, and the growing independence of the second year. You always see exactly the phase you’re in, with only what matters right now.

Does it work for premature babies?

Yes. PlaPlu works from your due date and automatically uses corrected age, so the phases line up with your baby’s development rather than the calendar.

Is the content trustworthy?

PlaPlu shows what’s typical in each phase and what actually helps, in plain language and without pressure. For anything health-related, it points you to your pediatrician’s office.

What if my baby seems “behind”?

Development has a wide, normal range, and PlaPlu gives you orientation rather than deadlines. It gently points out the moments when checking in with your pediatrician’s office makes sense, so you know when there’s truly something to look at, and when there isn’t.

It’s just a phase