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      Infant Development

      In the first year, babies grow and change at an astonishing pace, and every month brings new and exciting developments. Find articles about your infant's development and important milestones they may reach from 0 to 12 months.

      Infant Development Articles

      6-Month-Old Milestones

      They’re discovering new and surprising things at every stage. But they do...
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      Baby Language Development and Gestures

      Early waving and pointing is meaningful. Learn more about the power of...
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      Baby Milestones: 3-to-15-Month Olds

      From improved focus at 3 months to a sense of fairness at 15 months,...
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      Brain and Growth Development Timeline

      As your baby grows, she will demonstrate physical and mental milestones...
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      Could Good Bacteria Also Benefit Your Baby’s Brain?

      The bacteria in your child’s gut (his stomach and intestines) that help him...
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      Don't Stress Over the Mess: How Messy Children Make Better Learners

      The surprising sign of learning at the dinner table.

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      Easy Games to Play with Your 8 Month Old

      Playing games with your 8 month old can help your baby to learn – plus it’s...
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      Feeding Your Baby’s Development: 7 to 12 months

      A simple key to your baby’s healthiest mental development in the first...
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      From Crawling to Walking

      Here are some common baby development stages for the first year.

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      Give Your Baby a Boost: 7 Months

      Build these activities into your baby's day to help him grow and learn.

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      How to Encourage Baby Attention Span

      Begin supporting a healthy attention span for learning from birth. Here are...
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      How You Can Help Support Your Baby's Memory

      Discover the science behind your baby's forming memory and how parents use...
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      Infant Communication Development

      It’s a busy time for your infant’s developing brain, which is absorbing...
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      Infant Games for Development

      Your baby will experience many developmental stages in their first year....
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      Infant Milestones: 7 to 9 Months

      From crawling to babbling, your baby’s making strides. Let’s nurture their...
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      Month 5: What's Your Baby Up To?

      In the fifth month, you will start to see signs of your baby crawling....
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      Month 6: What's Your Baby Up To?

      In month six, you will notice your infant start to try to communicate with...
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      Questions for Your Pediatrician: 4 to 7 Months

      Ask about medical concerns, your baby’s developing skills, issues regarding...
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      Sensory Learning: How a Baby Learns

      How your baby learns through her mouth—and how to encourage it.

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      Support Your Baby’s Development: Activities for Your 3-Month-Old

      Here are some simple developmental activities for your 3-month-old to...
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      Support Your Baby’s Development: Activities for Your 5-Month-Old

      Here are some simple activities your five-month-old baby and you can do...
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      Support Your Baby’s Development: Activities for Your 6-Month-Old

      Here are some simple activities for 6-month-olds that you can do to nurture...
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      Support Your Baby’s Development: Activities for Your 9-Month-Old

      Here are some simple activities for 9-month-olds that you can use to...
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      The 5 Best Tried-and-True Tips for Your Teething Baby

      Teething isn’t fun for anyone — you would cry too if new teeth were trying...
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      The Importance of Baby Routines

      Consistency in your baby’s routine helps your little one in many ways. Here...
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      What's Your 4-Month-Old Baby Up To?

      Motor skills. Laughter. Rolling over. This month is filled with exciting...
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      When Everything Starts Going in Baby's Mouth

      At around 7 months, your baby will likely start putting everything and...
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      Your 8-Month-Old Baby's Development, Milestones & More

      Let’s celebrate your 8-month-old’s growing understanding of the world...
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      Your Baby: A Strong Case for Mom’s Stress Relief

      How recent research confirms the idea that if you’re not at your best, your...
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      Your Child’s World at 8 Months

      What a game of peek-a-boo teaches your baby about you.

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      Baby Sleep Patterns by Age

      Your little one’s getting the hang of so many things. But, will they ever...
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      Baby Talk: 8 Ways to Keep Up the Conversation

      Studies show that baby talk has important emotional and cognitive benefits....
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      Questions for Your Pediatrician: 8 to 12 Months

      Here are some questions you might have for your pediatrician at this stage.

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      How to Support A Baby's Immune System

      Good nutrition and healthy habits are the keys to keeping your baby healthy...
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      How to Baby-Proof Your House

      Tips, products, and a room-by-room baby-proofing checklist to help keep...
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      How To Change a Diaper

      Diapers, wipes, a flat surface, and these tips will have you...
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      How To Do Tummy Time

      Placing your awake baby on their belly, aka tummy time, helps them develop...
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      Movement Activities that Promote Motor Development

      How can I support my baby’s motor development? Dr. Brita DeStefano,...
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      Tips for Flying With a Baby

      Everything you need to know about flying with your baby.

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      What Do Babies Dream About?

      When babies sleep, they may smile or cry. Are they dreaming? Here's what...
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      Why Should You Give Your Baby a Pacifier?

      Pacifiers have many useful benefits—for fussy babies and tired parents...
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      Do Babies Get Bored? Why a Bored Baby is a Good Thing

      Many parents are concerned with how to entertain a newborn, when in...
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      Enfamil vs. European Formula Comparisons

      There’s a common misconception that all European infant formulas have...
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      How to Help Your Baby to Crawl

      Crawling marks a big step towards your baby’s independence. Support your...
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      4 Reasons Why Your Newborn Won't Sleep Unless Being Held

      Some infants want to sleep only when nestled in Mom or Dad's arms. But with...
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      Benefits of Floor Time for Babies

      How does floor time support my baby’s development? Dr. Mona Amin shares the...
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      Combatting Milestone Anxiety

      How can I soothe my milestone anxiety when it comes to my baby’s...
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      What Are Gross Motor Skills? 6 Examples and Activities

      From the moment babies are born, they're using gross motor skills to...
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      Prebiotics in Infant Formula

      Your little bundle of joy is here, and you want to do everything to protect...
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      Colic vs. Gas in Babies: How to Tell the Difference

      Is it colic or just a bit of gas? Let’s explore the differences.

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