By this age, your baby should be well on the way toward having a regular sleep pattern. Some infants, particularly those who are breastfed, may still wake at night. But most no longer need a middle-of-the-night feeding. How Long Will My Baby Sleep? Most babies this age should sleep 12 …
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Sleep and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
Sleep problems are common in the second half of a baby’s first year. Some babies may call out or cry in the middle of the night, then calm down when mom or dad enters the room. This is due to separation anxiety, a normal stage of development that happens during …
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Reducing the Risk A lack of answers is part of what makes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) so frightening. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 each year in the United States. It remains unpredictable …
In-toeing & Out-toeing in Toddlers
Whether your baby rises from a crawl with a shaky first step or a full-on sprint across the living room, chances are you’ll be on the edge of your seat. But remember — a child’s first steps usually aren’t picture perfect. Learning to walk takes time and practice, and it’s …
Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Walking is the major achievement of kids this age and over the coming year they’ll get much better at it. As kids’ mobility improves, so does their ability to investigate where they couldn’t before. Once again, take a look around your home from a kid’s vantage point and update childproofing …
Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
The reflexes they had just after birth start to disappear as babies this age gain more control over their movements and interact more with the people and things around them. What Can My Baby Do? During the first few months of life, infants start to develop the skills and the strength …
Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
From scooting to crawling to cruising, babies learn how to get around during these months. So now is the time to childproof your home, if you haven’t already. Be especially careful to gate staircases and block off rooms that you’d rather your baby didn’t explore. How Is My Baby Moving? …
Bonding With Your Baby
Bonding is the intense attachment that develops between parents and their baby. It makes parents want to shower their baby with love and affection and to protect and care for their little one. Bonding gets parents up in the middle of the night to feed their hungry baby and makes them …
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Toys
All toys you select for your baby should meet safety standards. The tips below can help you find safe toys for your little one. Once the toys are at home, check them often for loose or broken parts. What to look for: Always follow all manufacturers’ age recommendations. Some toys have small …
earning, Play, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
Your child has gone from tiny newborn to curious infant, reaching out and exploring his or her surroundings. That curiosity and readiness to learn will continue as your baby becomes more mobile during these next few months. What Is My Child Learning? Your little one will make great strides in learning. Play …