Baby Development Guide: Milestones, Teething & Infant Safety

Supporting infant growth involves identifying teething stages, establishing safe sleep environments, and transitioning to age-appropriate solid foods.

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Babies & Restless Arms

As your baby gets older, you might be surprised to see her in constant motion, even before she can roll over or crawl. Babies learn about the world around them by moving their body and interacting with their environment. Your baby's arm movements can tell you important things about what she is experiencing.

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What Is the Difference Between First-Stage and Second-Stage Baby Food?

The vast array of different stages and flavors of baby food on store shelves can be overwhelming, and might leave you wondering what you should feed your baby. Many brands of baby food are sold in stages, which can help you determine what kinds of foods and how much you should serve your little one.

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How to Cook Salmon for a Baby

In addition to being rich in protein, which is a nutrient that growing babies need, salmon also supplies omega-3 fatty acids, which support normal eye and brain development. At about 6 months of age, your baby is ready to eat solid foods, in addition to her usual breast milk or formula.

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Foods to Eat to Conceive a Baby Boy

Planning to get pregnant can be one of the most exciting decisions you and your partner will ever make together. If you are trying to have a baby you may already know that you would like to have a baby boy.

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How to Feel a Baby in the Womb

Your baby's first detectable movements may startle and amaze you. According to Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith, authors of "Everything Your Baby Would Ask: If Only Babies Could Talk,"

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How to Play Music for a Baby in the Womb

Playing music for your baby while she is still in the womb gives you time to bond with her before she is born, according to Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel and Charles J. Lockwood, authors of "What to Expect When You're Expecting."

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How to Treat Infant Wounds

The sight of blood on your infant will likely cause panic and worry. Most wounds are minor and can be treated at home, reports Kids Health. Cuts and scrapes are an unavoidable part of growing up, and as your infant becomes more mobile he is more likely to get small injuries.

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