Baby Development

How is your newborn developing? Here are the milestones you can expect your baby to hit from the first weeks through the first year. Know what's next with physical and verbal development. Plus: Tracking those growth spurts.

Baby Bloopers
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Kids say the funniest things! Share with us all the cute and funny things that your child says. We may publish your story in a future issue of Parents magazine.


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Month-by-Month Growth
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How will your baby change every month? Our growth guide tracks these month-by-month developments. From rolling, sitting up, to crawling, here's what to expect at every stage of the game.

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When Do Babies Talk?
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Find out how you can encourage your baby's verbal skills, how to teach new words, and how to show patience when it's difficult to understand new words.

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When Do Babies Walk?
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Learn about average ages that babies begin to crawl, pull up, and walk. Plus, equip yourself with the know-how to babyproof your house once Baby goes from crawler to walker.

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Smiling & Laughing
Smiling Baby

Your little social butterfly is sharing those precious smiles and laughs with the world now. From peek-a-boo to repetition games, we'll teach you how to coax out the giggles.

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Crawling
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When should your baby start crawling? Find out here plus what to do if your baby is completely happy to stay put.

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Development Problems
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Do you suspect your baby might have some developmental delays? Here's what to watch for and when to bring your pediatrician into the conversation.

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Physical Development
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Baby's about to crawl ... no, walk ... no, run. This year is chock-full of exciting milestones and physical developments. Find out what to expect here with our helpful guides.

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Intellectual Growth
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Can you make your baby smart? Here's a mix of brain-boosting games and vocabulary-building tricks to help parents raise a happy, ready-to-learn little one.

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Social Development
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We have all the info you need to know about your baby's blossoming personality and how to nurture your child no matter his social style.

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Behavioral Development
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It's a lot easier to measure your child's physical changes than behavioral development. Learn the latest ways to connect with Baby, how to redirect bad behavior, and more importantly, how to reward your baby when things go right.

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Baby Sign Language
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Teach your baby these basic signs and you'll be communicating before he can put together his first word.

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Separation Anxiety
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Does your baby have separation anxiety? It's natural for Baby to cry when you leave -- but that doesn't make it any easier to take. Try our tips for cutting back the tears and coping with separation.

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Sibling Issues
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Help a big brother or sister adjust with our expert advice for making the transition smooth and simple for everyone.

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