Your baby has grown by leaps and bounds in this first year of life, and more than doubled his or her birth weight. Is My Baby Growing Normally? Babies’ growth begins to slow as the first birthday approaches. Your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference have been measured since birth …
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Your Baby’s Growth: 9 Months
Your baby has grown by leaps and bounds in this first year of life, and more than doubled his or her birth weight. Is My Baby Growing Normally? Babies’ growth begins to slow as the first birthday approaches. Your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference have been measured since birth …
Your Child’s Development (Birth to 3 Years)
It’s amazing to watch your baby grow and learn. Those first days and weeks of getting to know your little one — enjoying every coo and smile, juggling feeding and sleeping schedules — will give way to the energy-charged toddler years before you know it! What changes can you expect to …
Your Child’s Development: 15 Months
Toddlers this age are learning to express themselves to get what they want. New verbal skills allow your little one to point to an object and say a word — and, in turn, you respond. This newfound ability can lead to tantrums, though, when a child doesn’t get his or her …
Your Child’s Development: 2 Months
Your baby develops from head to toe — and in that order. That’s why babies can hold their heads up before they learn to walk, and can push up on their elbows before pushing up with their hands. Keeping this in mind can help you predict what your baby’s next big developmental …
Your Child’s Development: 6 Months
Notice your baby doing anything new? Big strides in development are happening this month. That’s because the left side of the brain is now “talking” to the right side of the brain. This means your baby may begin to rock back and forth to prepare for crawling by moving the …
Your Child’s Development: 9 Months
Nine-month-olds have a new understanding of the world. They learn that just because they can’t see mom or dad at a certain time doesn’t mean they don’t exist. So now, your baby may begin to miss you when you’re gone. This can lead to separation anxiety — distress at your departure. While this …
Your Child’s Development: Newborn
From the moment babies are born, they begin responding to the world around them. Their reactions — being calmed by a mother’s embrace or startled by a loud sound — are examples of normal infant development. Doctors use these milestones to tell whether a baby is developing as expected. There’s a wide range …
Your Child’s Development: 1 Month
Have you ever noticed how your baby’s tiny fingers instinctively curl around yours and close into fists? Or how he or she startles with a loud noise? These and other primitive reflexes were present at birth and will become less noticeable as your baby grows. Doctors use certain milestones to …
Your Child’s Development: 1 Year (12 Months)
Your little one is now a toddler — and with this stage comes newfound freedom. If your toddler isn’t walking yet, he or she will be soon. Walking offers chances for exploring areas that were previously out of reach, and for practicing independence. Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a …