Baby Development
When Should My Baby Start Rolling Over?
By Patty Malowney
Use tummy time to encourage your baby to roll over, which most are capable of by six months.
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Your Baby's Third Month
By Patty Malowney
Your baby is growing like a weed. He’s outgrown some of his baby clothes already; and, he may not look like your little newborn anymore. He’s still gaining weight quickly, around 4-7 oz per week, and growing about an inch to an inch and a half per week. By the end of this month, he should weigh
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Your Baby's Second Month
By Patty Malowney
Over the last month, your baby has grown at a steady pace. He has gained around 4 to 7 ounces a week and grown about 1/2 to 1 inch a week in length. This pattern will continue until he’s around 6 months old, when his growth rate starts to slow down a bit. By the end of this month, you can expect
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Baby Speech Delays: Guide to Helping Late Talkers
By Laura Leavitt
There is a range of normal times to begin speaking, but active parental involvement can move the process along at any stage.
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Baby Teeth Development: Order of Baby Teeth Eruption
By JustMommies staff
Your baby’s teeth begin forming while your baby is still in the womb, but you probably won’t see your baby’s first tooth until he is about six months. Your baby was born with a full set of primary teeth, also known as baby teeth. Even though you can’t see his baby teeth, they are there waiting
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Speech & Language Development: The First Year
By Teresa Redmond
From the moment your child is born she is learning how to communicate with you. In fact, her ears are developed enough to begin hearing and listening as early as the fourth month of pregnancy. As a new mother or even an experienced mother you may have questions about your child's speech and language
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When Should My Baby Start Walking?
By Patty Malowney
Most babies start to walk around 13 months, but your baby may start walking as early as 9 or 10 months or as late as 15 or 16 months. Some babies go from cruising the furniture to walking rather quickly and other babies learn to walk at a little slower pace. The pace at which babies learn to walk will
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When Should My Baby Start Talking?
By Patty Malowney
Your baby will start saying their first words or imitate your vocal patterns around one year of age.
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Your Baby's First Month
By Patty Malowney
If your baby was a full-term baby, she will start this month weighing anywhere from 5 and a half pounds to nine or ten pounds. And, she will be around 18 to 22 inches long. The average newborn weighs around 7 and a half pounds and is about 20 inches long. Most newborns gain about 4-7 oz per week.
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When Should My Baby Start Sitting Up?
By Patty Malowney
Once your baby’s neck and back muscles are strong enough, they will be able to sit up with some support.
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