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5 Major Ways Babies Change When They Become Toddlers and How to Prepare

5 Major Ways Babies Change When They Become Toddlers and How to Prepare

Starting at 12 months, your baby is officially considered a toddler. And ready or not, things are going to change after that epic first-birthday cake smash. Here’s how.

When Your Baby Pulls, Tugs, and Pinches

When Your Baby Pulls, Tugs, and Pinches

Learn how to handle your curious baby's roving hands.

13 Signs Your Baby Loves You

13 Signs Your Baby Loves You

How do you know your baby loves you back? Here are a few sweet, surprising ways she shows it, starting with those first few weeks all the way through the toddler years.

6 Weird Things Babies Do and Why

6 Weird Things Babies Do and Why

Whether it's touching themselves "down there" or producing never-ending fake coughs, understand your little ones' most peculiar habits.

When Do Babies Point? The Importance of Pointing Skills

When Do Babies Point? The Importance of Pointing Skills

Pointing is an important physical milestone for babies. Find out when your little one will develop this fine motor skill.

High Needs Baby or a Fussy Newborn? Here's How to Know

High Needs Baby or a Fussy Newborn? Here's How to Know

Does your baby seem more high maintenance that others her age? Although the term "high needs baby" isn't a medical diagnosis, find out if she fits the description and how to cope.

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8 Weird Stages of Baby's Development

8 Weird Stages of Baby's Development

Babyhood is full of Flip-worthy moments, like your child's first gummy smile, first spoonful of rice cereal, and first time rolling over. However, in between those adorable milestones are plenty of maddening ones, like the 3 a.m. wake-ups, the tears when you hand him to someone else, and the cascade of objects he hurls from his high chair. Learn what's behind eight common first-year stages -- and smart tricks to help your child get over them faster.

What the First Week With a Newborn is Really Like

What the First Week With a Newborn is Really Like

Bringing home a baby is equal parts awesome and terrifying. But you’ll get through it, we promise. Use our guide so you aren't blindsided by feeling sore, sleepy, and a little weepy during those early days.

The Sweetest Baby Milestones (and When to Expect Them)

The Sweetest Baby Milestones (and When to Expect Them)

Is Your Baby A Late Bloomer?

Is Your Baby A Late Bloomer?

5 Binky Basics: What You Need to Know About Pacifiers

5 Binky Basics: What You Need to Know About Pacifiers

The First Time You Say "No" to Your Baby

The First Time You Say "No" to Your Baby

Science Says Babies Sync Their Babbling and Pointing Earlier Than We Thought

A new study looks at how and when babies develop the ability to coordinate their speech and gestures, and the results are a bit surprising.

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Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Fifth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Fifth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Eleventh Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Eleventh Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Second Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Second Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Ninth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Ninth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Sixth Month

Baby Milestones: Your Baby's Sixth Month

12 Milestones You Shouldn't Overlook

12 Milestones You Shouldn't Overlook

10 Things That Prove Babies Are Born Feminist

10 Things That Prove Babies Are Born Feminist

Babies Love to Hear Themselves Talk (And That's a Good Thing!)

Babies Love to Hear Themselves Talk (And That's a Good Thing!)

9 Totally Normal Reasons Babies Cry

9 Totally Normal Reasons Babies Cry

Mixed Signals

Gentle Discipline for Babies and Toddlers

Gentle Discipline for Babies and Toddlers

Helping Baby Reach Physical Milestones

Helping Baby Reach Physical Milestones

Milestones at a Glance

Milestones at a Glance

Baby's Inherited Behaviors

Baby's Inherited Behaviors

What Baby's Body Language Means

What Baby's Body Language Means

Teaching Baby About "Bad" and "Good" Behavior

Teaching Baby About "Bad" and "Good" Behavior

How to Encourage Motor Development in Infants

How to Encourage Motor Development in Infants

12 Month Old Baby Milestones

12 Month Old Baby Milestones

10 Month Old Baby Milestones

10 Month Old Baby Milestones

11 Month Old Baby Milestones

11 Month Old Baby Milestones

7 Month Old Baby Milestones

7 Month Old Baby Milestones

6 Month Old Baby Milestones

6 Month Old Baby Milestones

8 Month Old Baby Milestones

8 Month Old Baby Milestones

9 Month Old Baby Milestones

9 Month Old Baby Milestones

2 Month Old Baby Milestones

2 Month Old Baby Milestones