Development
Your baby is a marvel, growing, changing, and accomplishing at a rapid pace. Read up on your baby’s development here.
Development
How to Encourage Independence From a Young Age
Asking yourself how to encourage independence from a young age? Read about how you can give your child the gift of independence by following these guidelines.
Tips for Reducing Baby Separation Anxiety at Night
Get tips on how to support your baby with their separation at night Separation anxiety in babies at bedtime is completely normal as your baby develops and these tips can help you support them through it.
When Do Babies Start Cooing? All About Your Baby’s First Sounds
During the first few weeks of their lives, babies start making sounds and learn to communicate. Read all about when babies start cooing, and how to encourage it.
Caring for the Soft Spot on Your Baby’s Head
Your baby’s head has soft spots that are sensitive. Learn what those soft spots are, when they will harden, and how to protect your baby’s head.
All About Newborn, Infant, Baby, and Toddler Age Ranges
Learn about the differences between a newborn, infant, baby, and toddler, including the age ranges for each stage and more.
When, What, and How Far Can Newborns See—Including Colors?
By Christopher B. Peltier
From birth, babies use their eyes to discover the world around them! Get all the details on when and how far newborns can see, when they see color, and more.
When Can Babies Sit Up By Themselves?
Find out at what age your baby might sit up on his own, learn the signs your baby is about to reach this milestone, and how to help your baby learn to sit up.
When Do Babies Roll Over? How to Encourage It
By Christopher B. Peltier
You might be wondering, when do babies start rolling over. Find out at what age it typically happens and how to help and encourage it.
Your 7-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
By Christopher B. Peltier
Your baby has reached the 7-month-old milestone. Read more about your baby’s development, feeding routine, and sleep schedule during this month.
What Is Object Permanence and When Do Babies Understand It?
By Christopher B. Peltier
Grasping the concept of object permanence is an important part of your baby’s cognitive development. Learn more about what object permanence is here.
When Do Babies Start Walking? Signs, Tips, and Milestones
By Christopher B. Peltier
Find out the typical age babies start walking, signs they’re ready, tips to encourage their first steps, and when to consult a healthcare provider about milestones.
Your 5-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
By Christopher B. Peltier
Your 5-month-old is growing fast! Discover key milestones, signs of readiness for solids, sleep tips, and ways to support their development this month.
Your 4-Month-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
By Christopher B. Peltier
Wondering what your 4-month-old should be doing? Get expert-backed tips on milestones, sleep, feeding, and ways to support your baby’s development.
Your 6-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
By Christopher B. Peltier
Explore 6-month-old baby milestones, feeding tips, sleep needs, and development advice—plus activities and vaccine guidance to support your baby’s growth.
Moro Reflex in Babies: What It is and How to Manage It
By Christopher B. Peltier
Understand the Moro reflex, a natural startle response in infants, with tips to manage it effectively and guidance on when to consult a healthcare provider.
All About Baby Growth Spurts: Signs, Timing, & Support
By Christopher B. Peltier
Learn all about baby growth spurts—signs, timing, and tips for supporting your little one through these rapid growth phases.
Everything You Need to Know About Well-Baby Visits
Well-child visits are the regular checkups your child has throughout childhood. Discover the well-child checkup schedule, and what happens at each visit.
Baby Talk: Understanding Your Baby
Understand your baby's sounds with this guide to baby talk! Explore milestones, from babbles to first words, and learn how to support language development.
Fine Motor Skills in Infants and Toddlers
Fine motor skills develop over time, starting in your child's infancy and continuing through toddlerhood. Learn how you can help your infant improve their fine motor skills.
Your 11-Month-Old's Language Development
Explore your 11-month-old's language development! Learn how many words to expect, joint attention skills, and ways to support language development.
Surprise, Surprise! Babies Understand More Than We Think
Communicating with babies is crucial for their development. They understand more than we think. Get advice on talking to your little one.
How Positive and Proactive Discipline Can Help Change Your Child’s Behavior
Read about how to settle your child’s outbursts with four major tools: understanding power, setting boundaries, consistency and positive and proactive discipline.
True Grit: How Babies Learn to Be Persistent
Persistence isn’t a personality trait that is often associated with babies, assumed to be innately known rather than learned. A new piece of research, however, suggests that babies as young as 13 months can learn to be persistent. Read our summary of this fascinating development here.
When Do Babies Start Crawling?
By Christopher B. Peltier
Wondering when your baby might start to crawl? Learn what age range is typical, how to encourage it, and what the different styles are.
When Do Babies Start Clapping, Waving, and Pointing?
By Christopher B. Peltier
Learn when babies reach developmental milestones like clapping, waving, and pointing. Explore their growth journey and the best nurturing tips here.
How Do Developmental Milestones and Leaps Affect Sleep?
Uncover how developmental milestones and leaps affect sleep and what you can do to support your baby through this rapid period of growth.
All About Separation Anxiety in Babies, Toddlers, and Older Kids
Separation anxiety can start as early as 8 months in babies and toddlers. Explore common symptoms and learn what to do when your child worries about separation.
When Do Babies’ Eyes Change Color?
Learn when babies’ eyes change color and how genetics influences the final color, plus check out our baby eye color chart.
Your 9-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Your 9-month-old-baby is growing rapidly and might be mastering crawling. Read more about your baby’s increasing mobility and their eating and sleeping habits.
Your 11-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Your 11-month-old baby is learning about the world through their sense of touch. Watch how they make new discoveries and have new experiences at 11 months.
Your 8-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Your baby has reached the 8-month-old milestone. Read more about your baby’s development, feeding routine, and sleep schedule during this month.
Your 10-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Learn about some of the typical development milestones of a 10-month-old baby. Find out what your baby can eat and how long they might sleep at this time.
12-Month-Old Baby: Your 1-Year-Old’s First Birthday!
Your 12-month-old baby can now feed and express themselves more easily and may even be taking their first steps. Learn more about their development this month.
When Do Babies Hold Their Own Bottle or Cup?
At what age can your baby hold a bottle or cup? Learn about the developmental milestones babies need to reach to do this, as well as safety measures to take.
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