Getting the Lead Out
A few decades ago, Americans just weren’t that worried about lead. They breathed fumes from leaded gasoline and painted their houses with lead-based paint. Some even drank water from lead pipes and ate food from lead containers. Thanks to massive publ…
Learn MoreMonth 07 Cognitive Development
Until now, your baby has lived by the adage “out of sight, out of mind.” If he couldn’t see something, it didn’t exist. As far as he was concerned, you disappeared every time you walked out of the room. And if a ball happened to roll under the couch, …
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,…
Learn MoreMonth 08 Physical Development
By now, your baby is moving towards all sorts of fun and mischief. Different babies have different methods for getting around. Some scoot on their bellies, some use their arms to push themselves backwards, and some have already mastered the classic fo…
Learn MoreOverweight Kids
How do I know if my child has a weight problem?There’s no simple answer, since children grow in spurts. Boys especially tend to put on weight and look plump for a period and then suddenly shoot upward and slim down. If you’re worried, talk to your chi…
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Your baby is full of emotions, and he’s more than willing to put them on display. He can go from laughter to tears and back again faster than you can change his clothes. Dealing with his up-and-down feelings can be a tiring job, but there’s an upside:…
Learn MoreMonth 01 Physical Development
The first month of life is a steep learning curve for both the new baby and the new parents. In even a few short weeks, your baby will have come a long way from the moment he was born. Your baby starts life with more than 70 separate reflexes. Reflexe…
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