25 Milestones of the First 5 Years

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Lesser-Known Triumphs

Parenting is not as black-and-white as, say, assembling a crib (not that that's so easy!). Although there's no shortage of information about when most babies take their first step or babble their first "mama," there's a myriad of other achievements that get little press. When is baby ready to blow his nose, or ride a trike? Here's a guide to help take the guesswork out of some of these less heralded milestones. Remember that every child is different and we're only offering guidelines. If you opt to do something earlier or later, no points will be deducted from your parenting score!

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loritice wrote:

My sons asthma Dr. told me that children don't necessarily have the lung capacity to blow their noses and that while it's good for them to imitate you they don't get the job done. When they are 4 or 5 years old they are more capable.

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