The CDC recently removed crawling from their baby milestone checklist. Here’s why, and what parents should know about this sometimes skipped baby skill.

Do babies need to crawl?

The CDC recently removed crawling from their baby milestone checklist. Here’s why, and what parents should know about this exciting—but sometimes skipped—baby skill.

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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.

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Baby development

New moms are wondering whether their under-socialized babies are going to experience developmental setbacks or attachment issues due to the pandemic.

You might have pictured a busy mat leave filled with baby swim classes and mommy-and-me yoga meetups. But COVID-19 has forced us to readjust our expectations indefinitely. 

Will all the under-socialized babies born in 2020 be OK?

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Social skills

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.

How to do tummy time with your baby: 8 fun activities to try

8 tummy time activities for your baby

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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.

When do babies smile? Everything you need to know about this milestone

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New baby

We asked early childhood educators to reveal how they get our kids to eat their veggies, clean up their toys, go to sleep without a fuss and more.

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Sending your little one off to daycare be an emotional experience. Learn how to choose a great daycare, what questions to ask, how to prepare your child, and more.

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Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

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For the most part, baby hiccups just happen, but there are a few things you can do to relieve the discomfort they may cause—and maybe even prevent them.

How to get rid of baby hiccups—and prevent them

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Baby health

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.

5 ways your baby says “I love you”

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What you need to know about baby's first milestones

This song was scientifically engineered to make your baby happy

Baby talk: What your baby is trying to tell you

This mom created preemie milestone cards and they're adorable

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

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.

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

Sleep

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

How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

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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.

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

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

Baby first food

You have to see this super-cute (and hilariously motivated) baby trying her best to steal her mom's meal

This baby trying to eat her mom’s burrito will make you laugh (and leave you craving Mexican food!)

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Toddler development

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

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

No, you’re not imagining it. Your baby is not too young to have discovered the joys of, ahem, self&#x2d;soothing.

Do babies masturbate?

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6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

Steps and Stages

Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler behaviour

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5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration

Beyond clipping: how to take care of your kid's nails

Mindfulness for kids: learning emotional regulation in school 

baby behaviour

Do babies need to crawl?

Will all the under-socialized babies born in 2020 be OK?

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

When will my baby finally start smiling?

24 secrets of daycare teachers—steal their tricks!

How to get rid of baby hiccups—and prevent them

5 ways your baby says “I love you”

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

How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

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

This baby trying to eat her mom’s burrito will make you laugh (and leave you craving Mexican food!)

What is all the fuss about the Wonder Weeks?

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

Do babies masturbate?

How to handle your destructive toddler

Temper tantrums