Growth

Infant Reflexes New fathers are often more familiar with their baby's reflexes than they think. Although you may not officially be aware of what they are, or know the names of them, these reflexes involve things you probably notice your baby d...

Use this chart to help convert pounds to kilograms, and to detail 10% weight loss from birth weight. ...

Is My Baby at the Correct Weight? As the months pass, you may become concerned about your child's size or shape. Is your baby growing properly? Is your child getting too fat? Or is he not growing fast enough? Too Fat? Like all healthy babies,...

Help Build Your Baby's Muscles By about six months, your baby gains at least some control over most of the muscles in her body. She doesn't really need your help to discover how to use them. She'll develop, practice, and master the physical ski...

Four Months to One Year: Dietary MilestonesBabies change a lot between four and twelve months. During this critical period of growth, an infant's physical development not only affects what they eat, but how. In eight months, infants go from tota...

Activities with Baby"The latest research confirms the importance of what many parents do instinctively, such as reading, cuddling, and talking to their children," says Angie Dorell, director of curriculum at La Petite Academy, the nation's second...

When a baby can get onto her belly by herself, it's okay for her to sleep that way. ...

A mother wonders if she has spoiled her infant by being too attentive. ...

There is a lot of variation in the normal eruption time for children's teeth. ...

When a diagnosis of brain atrophy is given, the physician who gave this diagnosis should be available to answer questions. Early intervention services can also be helpful. ...