Baby Development

Your baby's physical development is a thing of beauty and a source of pride. From sitting to crawling, walking to talking, smiling to laughing, each achievement is a developmental milestone. Learn what to expect next in your baby's physical and intellectual development.
Best Toys for 8 Month Old
Best Toys for 8-Month-Olds to Play and Explore the World Around Them
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The Best Toys for 10-Month-Olds to Help Develop Skills for Toddlerhood and Beyond
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What Every Parent Should Know About Baby Tremors and Shakes
2 Week Old Infant Development
Your 2-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
Average Baby Weights During the First Year
Average Baby Weight and Length: Month-by-Month Charts
Baby's First Week
Your 1-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
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When Do Babies Start Babbling?
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Your 1-Month-Old Baby’s Milestones & Development
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Your 3-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones & Development
5 Week Old Baby Development
A Guide to Your 5-Week-Old Baby's Development
10-Month-Old Baby
Your 10-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
6-Month-Old Baby
Your 6-Month-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
5-Month-Old Baby
Your 5-Month-Old Baby's Milestones and Development
6-Week-Old Baby
Your 6-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
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Your 7-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
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When Your Baby Is Ready to Use a High Chair
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When Do Babies Recognize Their Name?
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What Is Object Permanence in Babies?
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What to Know About the Rooting Reflex in Babies
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Is It True That All Babies Are Born with Blue Eyes?
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When Do Babies Develop the Pincer Grasp?
18 month old
18 Month Old Child Development
Insemination, 3D Rendering
What Is a Zygote?
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Terrifying TikTok Shows Baby in a Breath-holding Spell
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What a Failure to Thrive Diagnosis Really Means for Your Child?
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When Do Babies Have Growth Spurts?
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Is Listening to the TV Helpful or Harmful for a Baby?
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Baby Height Predictor: How Tall Will My Child Be?
11 week old baby
11-Week-Old Baby Development
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9-Week-Old Baby Development
14 week old baby
14-Week-Old Baby Development
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10-Week-Old Baby Development
13 week old baby
All About Your 13-Week-Old Baby
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All About Your 4-Week-Old Baby's Development
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8-Month-Old Baby Milestones and Development
Baby walking with parent
Could Babies Who Walk Early Be Destined For Success?
Baby laying on tummy, sucking his fist
When Do Babies Hold Their Heads Up?
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How to Help Your Baby Cope With Stranger Anxiety
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These Cute Videos Show Why Babies Avoid Grass
Signs Your Baby is Learning to Roll Over
Babies Rolling Over: What To Know About This Milestone
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Babies Start To Develop a Sense of Humor as Early as 1 Month, Study Shows
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Here's When Babies Start Talking
The Dos and Don'ts of Baby Talk
9 Ways to Boost Your Baby's Language Development
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Funny First Words Babies Have Actually Said
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What Do My Baby's Sounds Mean?
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A Month-By-Month Guide to Your Baby's First Words
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7 Ways to Help Your Child's Language Development
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12 Tips for Raising an Only Child
Big Families Four Siblings Hugging Color Coded
What To Know About Oldest Child Syndrome and Birth Order
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Getting Started With Independent Play
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Age-by-Age Guide to Reading to Your Baby
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6 Things You May Not Know Your Baby Can Do
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50 Simple Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter
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Is Your Baby a Late Bloomer?
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What To Know About Your Baby’s Height and Weight Percentile
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5 Ways to Handle Your Baby Pulling, Tugging, and Pinching You
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When Should You Start Disciplining Your Baby?
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The Sweetest Baby Milestones and When to Expect Them
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13 Ways Your Baby Shows They Love and Trust You
Baby Crying While Holding Moms Leg
High Needs Baby or a Fussy Newborn? Here's How to Know
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3 Month Old Baby Milestones to Know
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8 Sometimes Frustrating Phases of Baby Development
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6 Weird Baby Behaviors Explained