Readers of "Nursery World" will recognise Jasmine as the baby in Sandy Green's monthly column "A Month in the Life of Jasmine Maya". In this book, Sandy expands on the themes touched upon in her much-loved column, offering a detailed look at baby development from pre-birth to two years.

Following the progress of Jasmine Maya, the book examines every part of baby care and development, including: bathing, changing, clothing; health and safety, immunisation; the role of the midwife and health visitor; feeding and weaning; play, stimulation, toys and books; and theories and theorists.