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Your Child's First Year of Development
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Baby's First Year: Milestones Month by Month
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Parenting: Baby Proofing Essentials
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What Are the 5 Stages of Child Development?
Children undergo various changes in terms of physical, speech, intellectual, and cognitive development until adolescence. The five stages of child development include the newborn, infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age stages.
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Do Premature Babies Hit Their Milestones Later?
Babies develop at their own rate, but if your baby was born premature - within 37 weeks of conception, they may develop at a speed different than their peers. Most preemies catch up by age 2.
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How Can I Help My 5-Month-Old Baby’s Development?
Babies at five months of age are developing rapidly. Parents can help their five-month-old baby's development by talking and reading to their baby. Teaching, cuddling and entertaining your baby are important, too.
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How Do I Choose a Developmentally Appropriate Toy for My Child?
Most parents are worried about keeping their toddler or preschooler occupied in a way that will have a positive effect on their development. To choose a developmentally appropriate toy for your child choose open-ended toys, steer clear of electronics, stay away from educational toys and pick toys that will grow with your child and encourage them to be active.
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How Do You Identify Developmental Delays?
According to the CDC, about one in six children in the United States has one or another kind of developmental delay or developmental disability. Possible signs of developmental delay include a baby not being able to hold their head up by 4 months of age; can't sit well by 10 months of age; doesn't move their arms or legs; has an unusual cry; doesn't want to stand up and other signs.
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When Should I Worry About My Child’s Development?
Learn the different types of delayed development and find out about the different warning signs of developmental delays.
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