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What to expect the first year?

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  Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (like crawling, walking, or jumping). What to expect the first year ? In the first year, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them. Cognitive, or brain development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Listening, understanding, and knowing the names of people and things are all a part of language development. During this stage, babies also are developing bonds of love and trust with their parents and others as part of social and emotional development. The way parents cuddle, hold, and play with their baby will set the basis for how they will interact with them and others. All babies grow at different rates. But on...
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Baby Development Milestones

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  There is a lot going on this month as your baby grows and becomes more aware of his physical self and the world around him. Here's a look at some of the developments you might be seeing. While each baby develops at his or her own pace, experts can guess when certain milestones are likely to occur. Use this Baby Development Chart as a guide during your little one's first year. If you're curious about your baby's growth, check out these guidelines for a wonderful 52 weeks of development. And don't worry if your baby isn't doing exactly what is outlined in the baby milestone chart; each child grows in a completely unique and individual way. Always discuss your questions and concerns with your pediatrician. Growth and Physical Development: Stronger Every Day Thanks to the development of bones and muscles, your baby can now stretch, showing you how tall he is. On average, she is probably growing 1 to 1½ inches per month and gaining 1½ to 2 pounds, although ev...
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Here is a primer on life with newborn babies

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  Whether you have just welcomed a baby into your family or have started the process of pregnancy or adoption, you may have a few questions about life with a newborn. From feeding and diapering to safety and wondering if you will ever sleep again, here is a primer on life with newborn babies . Becoming a parent is a wonderful, empowering experience, but that doesn't mean you have to do it all alone. From the simple question about decorating your nursery to the bigger questions about your baby's health, we have the answers to help you along the way. A newborn babies schedule can feel unpredictable. Newborns will sleep an average of eight to nine hours in the daytime. They may sleep up to another eight hours total at night. But this won’t usually be for the same stretch of time. Your baby should also sleep on their back, which is the safest position for them. Avoid using blankets, pillows, or crib bumpers. Instead use swaddles, sleep sacks, and pajamas to keep baby w...
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A newborn babies schedule can feel unpredictable

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  Whether you have just welcomed a baby into your family or have started the process of pregnancy or adoption, you may have a few questions about life with a newborn. From feeding and diapering to safety and wondering if you will ever sleep again, here is a primer on life with newborn babies . Becoming a parent is a wonderful, empowering experience, but that doesn't mean you have to do it all alone. From the simple question about decorating your nursery to the bigger questions about your baby's health, we have the answers to help you along the way. A newborn babies schedule can feel unpredictable. Newborns will sleep an average of eight to nine hours in the daytime. They may sleep up to another eight hours total at night. But this won’t usually be for the same stretch of time. Your baby should also sleep on their back, which is the safest position for them. Avoid using blankets, pillows, or crib bumpers. Instead use swaddles, sleep sacks, and pajamas to keep baby w...
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A newborn babies schedule can feel unpredictable

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  A newborn babies schedule can feel unpredictable. Newborns will sleep an average of eight to nine hours in the daytime. They may sleep up to another eight hours total at night. But this won’t usually be for the same stretch of time. Your baby should also sleep on their back, which is the safest position for them. Avoid using blankets, pillows, or crib bumpers. Instead use swaddles, sleep sacks, and pajamas to keep baby warm at night. They’ll need to get up about every three hours to eat until around 3 months of age. Once they’re a little older, they’ll be able to go longer between feedings. Some babies will sleep through the night starting at 4 months. Others won’t sleep through the night until later. Your pediatrician is your best resource for letting you know how often your newborn will need to be fed throughout the night as they grow. Newborn babies during the first year of life, your baby will grow and develop at an amazing speed. Her weight will double by ...
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