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Baby development

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

7 Amazing Reasons To Take Your Baby To Music Classes

Baby development

7 Amazing Reasons To Take Your Baby To Music Classes

Besides an early appreciation of music, here are some of the rich cognitive, developmental and emotional benefits of baby music classes.

Sergio Arangio

The importance of skin to skin with baby

The importance of skin to skin with baby

From boosting breastfeeding to setting the stage for brain development, there are many benefits of skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mom.

Teresa Pitman

When should I start babyproofing my house?

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When should I start babyproofing my house?

Should you baby-proof before your due date, or take a wait-and-see approach?

Amy Macfarlane

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Baby development

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Babies come in all shapes and sizes, so some are bound to be smaller, but there are some things to look out for if your baby’s weight is on the low side.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

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Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

If you check your newborn’s breathing in the night, you’re not alone. Worrying is a part of motherhood, but here’s how to know if it becomes a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

From making eye contact to talking, from rolling over to walking, the first 12 months of a baby’s life are crammed with milestones.

Tralee Pearce

Why Some Babies Skip The Crawling Stage

Why Some Babies Skip The Crawling Stage

Not all little ones master crawling before they learn to walk. Some scoot, shuffle, wriggle or roll and that’s perfectly normal.

Nancy Carr

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

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Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

From swaddling to baby carrier positions, here’s everything you need to know about the prevention and treatment of hip dysplasia

Bonnie Schiedel

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

Fine motor skills, like grabbing, pinching and forming words, usually develop in the first year. Here's how to help your baby develop these skills.

Teresa Pitman

Preemie care now in the hands of parents

Preemie care now in the hands of parents

A unique approach to preemie care, pioneered by a Toronto doctor, puts the care of the smallest babies in the hands of their parents.

Sarah Liss

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

Sasha started bleeding when she was 25 weeks pregnant. In a panic, she rushed to her OB/GYN's office. She reflects on her premature birth story.

Sasha Emmons

13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

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13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

If you're looking to take your own monthly baby photos, we've got creative (and inexpensive) suggestions to help you document your little one's growth.

Jessica Spera

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I look for in baby walking shoes?

Baby development

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I look for in baby walking shoes?

Is your baby starting to walk, but you're not sure which kicks are best? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines what to consider before getting baby walking shoes.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Your baby might love your smartphone but it can lead to speech delays

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Your baby might love your smartphone but it can lead to speech delays

New research shows that the more time babies and toddlers spend with screens, the more likely they are to suffer from speech delays.

Jill Buchner

Could artificial wombs soon become a reality?

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Could artificial wombs soon become a reality?

Researchers have discovered a way to help preemie lambs continue to grow out of the womb and it's possibly human babies could be next.

Emily Rivas

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Baby development

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Emily Rivas

How to get your baby comfortable with tummy time

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How to get your baby comfortable with tummy time

If your baby doesn't enjoy being belly-down, there are a variety of tummy time opportunities parents can try.

Teresa Pitman

New study shows babbling is good for baby’s brain development

Baby development

New study shows babbling is good for baby’s brain development

According to a new study, having conversations with your tot—even if it’s just gibberish—can give them a leg up in kindergarten.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

How to burp a baby

How to burp a baby

Do you always need to burp a baby after feeding? Here's how to burp a baby and when to do it.

Teresa Pitman

New study: MRI can spot early signs of autism in high-risk babies

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New study: MRI can spot early signs of autism in high-risk babies

Researchers find brain scans may be the key to predicting autism in babies as young as a year old, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.

Lisa Kadane