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The other day one of my colleagues was telling me about parents who were concerned their child wasn’t developing properly. The couple knew from their friends that their daughter should be sitting ...

Playing music for your baby in the womb can be a wonderful way to connect with them and help encourage their hearing ...

Once you learn you're pregnant, it's common to start envisioning what your baby might look like, how they might act, and of course, their gender. If you find yourself daydreaming about what kind of ...

Having a newborn involves an irregular cycle of feeding, changing diapers and sleeping. As they begin to attune to the world around them, they'll express curiosity. This is where having forms of ...

Which baby gyms are best? Aside from the rare superhuman baby able to bench press their body weight from birth, most babies require gyms to help them hit necessary developmental milestones. Instead of ...

Learn how to care for your preterm baby at home with simple, parent-friendly tips. From feeding and sleep routines to hygiene ...

Teething is an inevitable part of your baby’s development — and it can be a nerve-wracking time for parents as their little ones struggle through cutting those first few teeth. No matter the time of ...

Parents love to see their baby's first tooth. Primary teeth start to come out when babies are about 6 to 10 months old. This event may be exciting for you as a parent, but your baby will likely feel ...