Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Baby
Expectant parents are typically filled with excitement as they prepare to welcome their newborn into the world.Amid this excitement, a pivotal decision looms large: choosing the perfect pediatrician for your baby.This choice will shape your child’s he…
Learn MoreBaby Milestones: 0-12 Months Old
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the first year after a baby is born, it’s common for parents to wonder if their child is hitting key developmental milestones, such as:Cognitive milestonesMovement milestonesCommunication milestonesEmotion…
Learn MoreHow to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Your toddler may be going through a phase of nail-biting that might be driving you crazy.While biting or picking at one’s nails is a common behavior in children (50% do it) and many will stop biting their na…
Learn MoreColic in Babies: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most new parents have experienced the agony of colic: hours of inconsolable crying from their newborn, leaving them at wit’s end.It’s more common than some might think: The American Pregnancy Association esti…
Learn MoreHow to Potty Train a Toddler
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Potty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patience to help your little one…
Learn MoreBiting, Ages 1 to 3
What should I do if my child bites someone? First, stay calm. Even if another child provoked yours and the child’s parent is furious, remember that your toddler may just be “trying out” her teeth, unaware of how much pain she inflicted. Many toddlers …
Learn MoreMonth 01 Social Development
In the first month of life, your baby’s social life revolves around you. She’s already familiar with your voice, which she could hear from inside the womb. One of her first images is likely to be your face as she is brought to the breast (or bottle). …
Learn MoreMonth 04 Social Development
For the first couple of months, the relationship with your baby was a one-way street. You gave her love and attention, and she soaked it in. She could smile and cry, but she never really tried to connect with you or the other people in her life. Now, …
Learn MoreMonth 05 Social Development
At this age, your baby’s social circle isn’t very large. Of all of the friends, relatives, and strangers who drift in and out of her life, she really only cares about a few key people. And you’re one of them. Throughout the day, she’ll make many attem…
Learn MoreMonth 03 Physical Development
Your baby loves to move. It’s almost as if she still remembers her cramped quarters from a few months ago and is making the most of her newfound freedom. She can get a surprising amount of exercise while lying on her back. Put her down on her blanket,…
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