Until now, you have been the center of your baby's world and his favorite source of entertainment. But around 7 months babies gain a new awareness of people and objects around them. Babies this age will start reaching for those objects, roll over to get them and start sitting up on their own.

Learn how to teach your baby while they're still in the womb, with expert tips on prenatal learning, fetal development, and preparing your child for life outside the womb.

Infant sleep sacks are like a cross between a dress and a blanket. They start out like a sleeveless shirt on the top and flow out like a dress at the bottom but are completely enclosed. They zip up the front, creating a cozy sleeping bag for baby.

When your child is 8 months old, he is starting to develop his own personality. He's starting to do new things and is learning at a rapid rate. With that, however, may come a change in his food and bottle preferences.

One of the favorite milestones of a new parent is the first time the baby sleeps through the night. Months of interrupted rest, nightly feedings, and sleepy mornings finally gives way to restful sleep. In most babies, this period of respite won't last.

As a fetus develops, the bones of the skull are flexible and sutures are not fused. This allows passage through the birth canal, which can cause flattening of the head. When a misshapen head needs correction, a baby might need to wear a cranial helmet, which is a device that reshapes the head as a baby grows.

Loose teeth are normal in children as they lose their baby teeth and get their permanent set. Some adults develop loose teeth too, but the American Dental Association, ADA, warns this is usually a sign of periodontal disease. The teeth can actually fall out if you don't treat the problem.

All parents want to give their baby the best possible start in life, and this involves lots of important decisions. What you put in your baby’s tummy might be the most important one of all.

As your eyes meet and you smile at the blessing in your arms, you know that this precious child will change your life. Finding ways to communicate your love, adoration and the need to nurture your baby often comes naturally.