Baby Milestones

Baby's first years are full of all kinds of fabulous firsts: first steps, first words, first teeth. Learn all about the milestones in baby's life and when to expect them. Plus, use our milestone tracker to remember each magical moment.
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Cognitive Development Milestones
It's amazing what your baby is born knowing, and even more incredible to consider what she'll be capable of by her first birthday. Check out ... Read More
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Could Your Child Be Developmentally Delayed?
Do you sense that there might be something wrong with your child's development? Find out when it is important to call a doctor or see a ... Read More
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Firsts for First-Time Moms
Parenting firsts can be intimidating for novice moms and dads. Use this handy guide to help you overcome your uncertainty and meet those first ... Read More
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Language Development Milestones
When babies coo and babble, we can't help but melt: Making huge efforts to produce such tiny voices is adorable—and helps further Baby's ... Read More
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Little Ears: Hearing Milestones and Loss in Infants
Testing for hearing loss even in very young infants can significantly improve your child's ability to succeed when learning speech and ... Read More
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Physical Development Milestones
Because you can actually see Baby's physical abilities change from month to month, it's one of his most fascinating areas of development. ... Read More
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Quick Tips for New Moms
Looking for some good advice for those often overwhelming first months of motherhood? Here are several mom-tested tips to help ease the ... Read More
Mom and Baby at Yoga Class
Social and Emotional Development Milestones
Your baby takes her cues from you as to how to act and feel. Want to learn more? Check out these social and emotional development and baby ... Read More
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The Brain Benefits of Sitting Up
A study shows that good posture is not just good for the body—it's good for Baby's brain.
Toddler Napping
Transitioning Out of Naps (The Peaceful Way)
At some point, however, that regular nap becomes a little less regular, leaving energy slumps, mood swings, and meltdowns in its wake (we're ... Read More
Baby Cradled in Lap
Vision Development Milestones
At birth, it's just your face that Baby can see clearly. But by the end of her first year, she will squeal as she sees a dog across the street. Check ... Read More
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What Baby’s Giggles Really Mean
Eliciting baby giggles and smiles from your baby helps her develop in so many ways! Engage in merriment with your little one as she grows her own ... Read More
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What Is the Pincer Grasp?
Using the thumb and forefinger to pick up things like peas or Cheerios—aka the pincer grasp—is a tiny, yet mighty, movement. For early ... Read More
Baby Girl Smiling
When Do Babies Smile?
Of all your baby's milestones, the first "real" smile is one of the most anticipated.
Baby playing with mobile
Your Brilliant Baby in Week 14: Understanding Cause and Effect
By Baby's fourteenth week, she is beginning to understand cause and effect—that is, that kicking her mobile or yelping for Mommy makes things ... Read More
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