Baby Development

Teething FAQs – Age, Signs and Symptoms, and Remedies Nearly all newborns are born with a gummy grin and no teeth. (In rare cases, 1 out of every 2,000 to 3,000 babies is born with teeth on their lower gum. These teeth are called natal teeth). Teething isn’t a developmental milestone that your baby hits all at once. It can take up to two or three years before your child has all his or her beautiful full set of baby teeth – 20 in total.

Teething – which is defined as the appearance of your baby’s first teeth through his or her gums – is a frustrating experience for babies and their parents. Teething can be painful and uncomfortable for your little one, and it can turn a perfect baby into a cranky, fussy, and drooling monster.

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Baby Milestone Chart (Infographic)

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From the time your baby is born, he or she will undergo dramatic change in the first two years of life. Your baby’s diet will change from breast milk (or formula) to solid foods, then finger foods, and so on. Your baby’s physical development will astound you. For example, you will love hearing your baby’s [...]

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Babies and TV – Why TV is Bad for Babies

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Should babies watch TV? Experts don’t think so, but parents with babies and small children still allow their little ones to watch the boob tube. Learn the reasons why it’s bad to allow your baby to watch TV, research studies that have linked TV watching in babies to delayed cognitive and language skills.

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Overview of the Developmental Stages of Infancy

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Each baby is unique and passes developmental stages differently. In a guest post by Joyce Brister, you will learn about babies’ developmental stages, the most commonly predicted baby milestones, and how stages of growth and development differ from baby to baby, even among siblings.

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Infant Sleep Linked to Growth Spurts in Babies

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Has your baby started to nap more often? This may be a sign that a growth spurt is on its way. A new study has confirmed a longstanding theory – infant sleeping patterns are related to growth spurts in babies. This theory has never been proven until now. According to a new research study in [...]

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Guide to Baby Milestones in the First 12 Months

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It is always exciting to witness each and every baby milestone that your baby reaches – not just the first time your baby walks or talks, but the little milestones, like the first time your baby smiles at you or when your baby rolls over. Baby milestones aren’t just thrilling for parents, but they’re markers for you and doctors to track your baby’s development. For most milestones, there’s a range of what’s considered “normal.”

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Read to Your Baby – The Importance of Books, Audiobooks, and the Spoken Word

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Learn about why all parents should talk and read to their baby. Guest post by award-winning Children’s author, Shellie Braeuner.

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