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From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

What the heck is PURPLE Crying?

Baby development

What the heck is PURPLE Crying?

Here’s how to tell whether your baby’s crying bouts are normal—or there’s something else going on.

Cameron French

When do babies smile?

When do babies smile?

When do babies smile? Here's what you need to know about this first year milestone, including when to expect a first smile and how to know if it's just gas.

Tralee Pearce

Is there a way to predict my baby's eye colour?

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Is there a way to predict my baby's eye colour?

What role do genetics play in baby eye colour? Is there a way to predict what colour they'll be? Is it true they can change? We've got the scoop.

Bonnie Schiedel

Baby talk: What your baby is trying to tell you

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Baby talk: What your baby is trying to tell you

They might not use words, but that doesn't mean babies aren't trying to tell us something. Here's how to listen to your little one, baby talk and all.

Cathie Kryczka

How to Do Tummy Time with Your Baby: Fun Activities to Try

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How to Do Tummy Time with Your Baby: Fun Activities to Try

Tummy time is essential for babies, but most of them hate it (and you probably dread it, too). Try adding some variety with these fun tummy time activities.

Bonnie Schiedel

When will my baby finally start smiling?

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When will my baby finally start smiling?

When do babies smile? It's the top question on every new parent's list. Here's everything you need to know about this important (and cute!) baby milestone.

Holly Bennett

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

Here's everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to your baby.

Alicia McAuley

I had to stop obsessing over my baby's sleep schedule for my own mental health

I had to stop obsessing over my baby's sleep schedule for my own mental health

Don't stake your self-worth as a parent on obsessing over your baby's sleep schedule, because so much of it is out of your control anyhow.

Rachel Heinrichs

10 Sweet Baby Songs To Sing To Your Little One

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10 Sweet Baby Songs To Sing To Your Little One

From “Baby Shark” to “Down by the Bay,” here are lyrics and actions to baby songs that you’ll definitely want in your playtime rotation.

Terri Coles

Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

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Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

Count down the monkeys with your own little jumper, and don’t forget to include the hand actions. Here are the "Five Little Monkeys" lyrics.

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

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Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

This baby song has endless variations once you start adding in your own rhymes from your baby's own experiences. Here are the "Down by the Bay" lyrics.

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: Wheels on the Bus

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Children's song lyrics: Wheels on the Bus

Sing this classic with these "Wheels on the Bus" lyrics. Plus, you can adapt the lyrics to fit your preferred mode of transportation!"

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: If You're Happy And You Know It

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Children's song lyrics: If You're Happy And You Know It

This classic song incorporates actions your baby may already know, like waving or hand clapping. Here are the "If You're Happy and You Know It" lyrics.

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: Ice Cream Song

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Children's song lyrics: Ice Cream Song

Who doesn’t love ice cream, right? This sweet song makes practicing simple counting fun and not to mention yummy! Here are the "Ice Cream Song" lyrics.

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: Itsy Bitsy Spider

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Children's song lyrics: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Babies and kids will love following along with this little spider’s big adventure! Here are the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" lyrics.

Today's Parent

Children's song lyrics: Head and Shoulders

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Children's song lyrics: Head and Shoulders

Here are the "Head and Shoulders" lyrics! Include the fun moves to get your little one moving and start teaching them about body parts, too.

Today's Parent

Children's Songs: Baby Shark Lyrics

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Children's Songs: Baby Shark Lyrics

You already have it stuck in your head—might as well sing it right! Change the words or add to the “Baby Shark” lyrics to include your own family members.

Today's Parent

5 ways your baby says “I love you”

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5 ways your baby says “I love you”

The early days of motherhood can seem thankless, but look for these little cues that your baby is falling totally in love with you too.

Colleen Fisher Tully

9 baby products that someone really needs to invent

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9 baby products that someone really needs to invent

There's an endless array of innovative and supposedly life-changing baby products. Here are a bunch more that someone needs to invent immediately.

Kristi York

5 things to think about before moving your baby into an older sibling’s bedroom

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5 things to think about before moving your baby into an older sibling’s bedroom

Can babies share a bedroom with an older sibling without anyone losing sleep? Here are five tips to help get you through the transition without a hitch.

Claire Sibonney