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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.

5 ways your baby says “I love you”

Baby development

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

How baby milestones made me lose my confidence as a mom

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How baby milestones made me lose my confidence as a mom

Babies don’t come with a manual, but they do come with a formula. When my daughter was diagnosed with failure to thrive, the only failure I saw was me.

Madelyn Brown

How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

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How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

Here’s what you need to know about this emotional milestone and how to handle your baby’s separation anxiety.

Bonnie Schiedel

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

From "Rock-a-bye Baby" to "Round the Garden," here are lyrics to lullabies that will lull your baby to sleep—and a few that are sure to get some giggles!

Today's Parent

8 everyday ways to boost your baby’s brain

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8 everyday ways to boost your baby’s brain

From morning feedings to bedtime, there are lots of routine opportunities to nurture your baby's brain development.

Claire Gagne

Why attachment is the only thing that really matters in baby’s first year

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Why attachment is the only thing that really matters in baby’s first year

Early experiences with primary caregivers help infants understand the world around them as well as what to expect throughout life.

Nikki Martyn

How to stop your baby from throwing food off the high chair

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How to stop your baby from throwing food off the high chair

The good news is this is a normal part of your baby's development. But it's so frustrating! Here's how to deal when your baby keeps throwing food.

Sarah Remmer

Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

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Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

Parents can use timing, cues and intuition to essentially potty train an infant. It's called "elimination communication." But is it worth the hassle?

Claire Sibonney

Are big babies really easier?

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Are big babies really easier?

Many moms think big babies are harder to deliver, but then they're happier, better sleepers, and more easygoing. Here's what the experts say.

Erin Pepler

Adorable study proves babies are born good

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Adorable study proves babies are born good

A sweet new study shows that even before infants learn to talk, they love heroes who stand up for justice and protect the little guy.

Jill Buchner

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

"Oh, they're just going through a growth spurt!" We've heard it over and over, but are baby growth spurts really responsible for all those changes?

Karen Robock

Can’t-miss moments: Make sure you capture these 16 baby milestones on camera

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Can’t-miss moments: Make sure you capture these 16 baby milestones on camera

That first gummy smile is a given, but there are many other baby milestone moments you should make sure to capture in the first year.

Alyssa Ashton

What is all the fuss about the Wonder Weeks?

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What is all the fuss about the Wonder Weeks?

The Wonder Weeks is one of the most popular books and apps for tracking baby’s cranky phases and mental “leaps” forward, but how does it work?

Lisa van de Geyn

How to deal with a catnapping baby

How to deal with a catnapping baby

Exhausted from your little catnapper? Here's what to do when your baby refuses to snooze for long stretches.

Emily Rivas

7 fun sensory play ideas to encourage your child's development

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7 fun sensory play ideas to encourage your child's development

Engaging the senses while crafting helps develop motor skills, self-regulation and sensory integration—and it’s really fun!

Today's Parent

Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

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Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

I really wish strangers would stop commenting on her lack of hair—she’s fine!

Nicole Paseka Grundmeier

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

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12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Celebrate your little one’s first holiday with a special keepsake or a new tradition that you can continue year after year.

Adrienne Brown

What you need to know about baby's first words

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What you need to know about baby's first words

Baby language development is so fun and fascinating to watch. Here's what's going on in your baby's brain as she's learning to speak her first words.

Claire Lawrence