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Growth & Development Milestones: 1-3 Months
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies ages 1 month through 3 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
Baby's Early Laughs
.... A baby's first laugh is usually reserved for the people who first made him smile: Mommy and Daddy..., or a cuddle. But it's often not until that first smile, when they're between 1 and 2 months old..., that we realize they want social interaction as well. Their smiles say to us that they are happy, content...
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Happy Baby! How Smiles Develop
Those first gummy grins are actually just a reflex, but over the course of the next 12 months your baby will start to smile as a way of expressing pleasure, communicating with you, and, finally, developing a sense of humor. We'll take you through the stages.
Your Baby's Development Week-By-Week
The first year of life is, to put it simply, amazing. Use our week-by-week info as a guideline for changes to look for during the first 12 months--but remember, every baby develops at his or her own pace.
The Top 10 Sleep Mistakes Parents Make
Having difficulty getting your little one to nap or to snooze through the night? Check out some of the most common sleepy-time missteps and how to avoid them.
Growth and Development Milestones: 4-7 Months
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies age 4 months through 7 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your baby reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
50 Simple Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter
Infant-development experts believe that the first years of a child's life are a prime time for learning, but sometimes it may be hard to think of new ways to stimulate your baby. Let these fun -- and scientific -- activities will inspire you.
Free Family Fun!
Happy, healthy families have something in common: they take the time to have FUN. Here, 10 inexpensive ways to enjoy each other.
Your Guide to Tummy Time
Babies spend so much time on their backs when they are sleeping that it is important to mix it up while Baby is awake in order to increase muscle strength and relieve boredom. Read on to learn the basics of tummy time.
Activities for Language Development: 0-3 Months
Jen Meyers and Jamie Loehr, M.D., authors of "Raising Your Child," say it is never to early to start working on your baby's language development. Try these easy activities to encourage Baby's language comprehension.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Colic Must-Knows
It's 4 a.m. and your baby's been crying -- and you've wanted to cry -- for three hours. You know this isn't a hungry or tired cry, so something has to be wrong. When crying episodes become chronic, it might be colic, which is more common than you think. "Colic is a factor in at least one out of 10 babies in my experience," says Brooklyn pediatrician Anatoly Belilovsky, M.D. Here's what you need to know about colic to help you and your baby through it.
Growth & Development Milestones: Newborns
The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for Baby's first month. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.
Your Baby's Remarkable First Year
The moment they emerge from the womb, babies are observing, absorbing, and gearing up to take on the world. Here's a peek at the wonders in store as the months go by.
Baby Games for Intellectual Growth
When your baby is around 6 months old, you'll notice it takes a bit more energy to keep him entertained. Read on for our list of sure-fire favorite games.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
