Parenting: Newborns & Infants

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Crying, Age 3 and Younger
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03/15/07, Healthwise
Crying is your child's first way of communicating. The amount of time your baby spends crying usually increases from birth until your baby is about 6 weeks old, when your baby may cry between 1 and 5 hours out of 24. After 6 weeks of a
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Weaning
Article
06/26/06, Healthwise
Weaning is the term used to describe the process of switching a baby from:
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Speech and Language Development
Article
01/05/07, Healthwise
Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others. We form these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try to talk and read to your child often to boost these skills.
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Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months
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04/14/06, Healthwise
The first 12 months may be the most dynamic period of life. Dramatic changes are taking place in all areas of growth and development, which include:
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Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years
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03/13/07, Healthwise
This topic advises parents and other caregivers on ways to help prevent illness and accidental injuries in babies and young children. It is not able or meant to cover every risk that faces a child. However, the topic addresses many of
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Colic
Article
04/13/07, MayoClinic.com
Colic — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of excessive crying with no apparent cause.
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Crib Safety
Article
03/13/07, Healthwise
The crib is the one place where babies and young children are regularly left unsupervised. Keep your child safe by using recommended equipment properly and by updating features of the crib as your child grows.
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Child Car Seats
Article
03/13/07, Healthwise
Infant and child car seats save lives. The laws in each state are different. Most states require them for all children under age 4 and those weighing less than . But some states require car seats to be used for children up to age 6 or
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Baby's head shape: What's normal?
Article
01/12/08, MayoClinic.com
A baby's head is easily molded. Prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
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Introducing solid foods: What you need to know
Article
01/12/08, MayoClinic.com
Eager to expand your baby's diet? Here's help choosing and introducing the right foods.
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