Baby Development
Your baby is a marvel, racking up new growth and achievement at a rapid pace. Learn more about your baby's milestones.

Baby Development

Your 5-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Your 5-month-old is growing fast! Discover key milestones, signs of readiness for solids, sleep tips, and ways to support their development this month.
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Your 6-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Explore 6-month-old baby milestones, feeding tips, sleep needs, and development advice—plus activities and vaccine guidance to support your baby’s growth.
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Your 7-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
Your baby has reached the 7-month-old milestone. Read more about your baby’s development, feeding routine, and sleep schedule during this month.
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Baby Growth Spurts: When Do They Typically Occur?
When do babies have growth spurts? Discover baby growth spurts, including signs, timing, and tips for supporting your little one during these growth phases.
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How to Relieve Baby Constipation: Signs, Causes, & Solutions
Learn the signs, causes, and gentle infant constipation solutions to help your baby poop more comfortably.
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10-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
Learn about the milestones your 10-month-old baby will reach, including feeding and sleeping routines, and tips for supporting their development.
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Development Milestones for 8-Month-Olds
Track your 8-month-old baby’s milestones, including developmental progress, nutrition tips, and daily routines to support their growth.
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Developmental Milestones for Your 9-Month-Old
Explore the developmental milestones for 9-month-old babies, including eating and sleeping schedules, and tips for supporting their growth.
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11-Month-Old Baby:Moving Toward Those First Steps
Your 11-month-old baby is learning about the world through her sense of touch. Watch how she makes new discoveries and experiences at eleven months.
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12-Month-Old Baby: Your Baby's First Birthday!
Your 12-month-old baby might be taking his first steps! Read more about this and about your child's sleeping and feeding needs at twelve months.
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Managing Roseola: What Parents Need to Know
Learn about the symptoms of roseola rash in infants, how to identify it, and effective treatments to manage this common childhood illness.
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Understanding and Managing Separation Anxiety in Babies
Learn to recognize and address separation anxiety in babies, including symptoms, causes, and soothing techniques.
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When Do Babies Sit Up?
Find out at what age your baby might sit up on their own, signs they’re about to reach this milestone, and how to help your baby learn to sit up.
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What Are Gross Motor Skills?
Gross motor skills are a huge milestone in your little one’s development. Read on to learn more about what they are and when to expect them.
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Ear Infections in Infants
Ear infections in babies are very common. Otitis Media, also known as middle ear infection, is the most common kind. Read more about the symptoms and treatment.
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Moro Reflex Explained
What is the Moro reflex? Read more about this involuntary startle reflex to learn why it occurs in newborns in their first few months and how long it lasts.
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The Recommended Immunization Schedule For Your Child
Stay informed about your child's immunization schedule for family. Learn about the importance of vaccines and the recommended timeline for vaccinations.
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Object Permanence in Babies
What is object permanence? It's a development milestone when your baby understands something exists even though it's unseen. Learn how to spot and encourage it!
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Does Your Baby Have Drool Rash?
Drool rash in babies is often caused by saliva, which causes irritation around the mouth. Read more about how it happens and how you may prevent it.
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What Is Stork Bite?
What is a stork bite? It's a common type of birthmark—also known as a salmon patch or angel kiss—that appears on newborns. Learn more about it.
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's Soft Spot
What is a fontanelle? Why does your baby have a soft spot on her head? Read all about your baby's soft spot and when it closes.
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What Are Fine Motor Skills?
What are fine motor skills? Learn how toddlers develop fine motor skills and get better at performing intricate tasks with their hands.
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What Is Tongue Tie?
Tongue-tie in newborns is a condition where the tongue movement is restricted and may cause difficulty in breastfeeding. Read more about the symptoms.
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All About Fifth Disease (Slapped Cheek)
Fifth disease, a.k.a. Slapped Cheek syndrome, is a mild viral infection that can affect babies. Learn more about Parvovirus B19 symptoms and treatment here.
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HFMD: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
What is HFMD? Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral infection that may cause fever and blisters. Read more about it here.
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Baby Diarrhea Guide
Infant diarrhea consists of loose and/or watery stools that occur frequently. Find out what to do if your baby, newborn or toddler has diarrhea.
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Baby Cough: When and How to Treat It
Learn how to identify when your baby’s cough is serious and needs medical attention. Use our soothing strategies to keep your coughing child comfortable.
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Heat Rash (Prickly Heat) in Babies and Toddlers
What is heat rash? Learn about prickly heat in babies and toddlers and how you can prevent and treat it.
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When Do Babies Walk?
Most babies take their first steps at around 12 months, but it might be a few more months before they walk steadily. Learn how to encourage your baby.
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What to Do if Your Baby Has Reflux or GERD
Occasional acid reflux can be common in your infant’s first year, but if it happens too frequently, it may be a condition called GERD. Learn more about it.
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What to Do When Your Baby Has Eczema
Eczema looks like a red, scaly rash and it can cause your baby discomfort and itching. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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When Do Babies Start Crawling?
Many babies start crawling between 7 and 10 months. Find out if your child is showing early signs of crawling and learn more about this developmental milestone.
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Common childhood illnesses: sensible solutions and treatments
Identify common childhood illnesses, symptoms, and effective treatments for your family. Learn when to seek medical advice and how to ease discomfort.
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Whooping Cough in Babies and Toddlers
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a respiratory infection that causes intense coughing fits. Recognize the symptoms and learn when to contact your doctor.
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Chicken Pox Symptoms and Treatment
Chicken pox is a contagious, yet common infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Read more about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the rash.
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