Becoming Sociable At three months of age, your baby is really beginning to take her place in the world. She actively seeks the attention of those closest to her, smiles and vocalises to communicate her pleasure. But as her social world expands, she faces the challenge of predicting other people's behaviour and this can sometimes make her anxious.
My 8-month-old son has started sitting unsupported but he seems more interested in standing. We've tried placing objects just beyond his reach to encourage crawling. He is content with stretching, rolling, or pivoting on his tummy. Do you have any suggestions to get him crawling? He's a healthy breastfed baby who weighs 14 pounds, 5 ounces.
Memories From the Womb From the moment of birth, one sound will captivate your baby's attention more than any other – your voice, which, over the past few months, your little one has learned to recognize. Because at birth his vision is still not yet fully developed, your baby relies primarily on his ears and nose to learn about his world. This is why, within just days birth, he will already show a preference and be soothed by your smell and by the sound of your voice.
Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience that begins the moment you learn you are pregnant. From bonding with your baby to adjusting to caring for a newborn, here's what you need to know.
My baby is 3 months old. How does a baby's sight develop? At what stage can they identify light and dark? At what stage can they identify objects?
Our baby was born bald and still has little more than peach fuzz adorning her scalp. When will she get some hair? Does lack of hair early on means she's destined to have thin hair all her life?
Our 9-month-old son continually demands our attention. At this age, must we give it to him? Will we spoil him by doing so?
Happy one month! Time for your child's first well-baby visit. How much does he weigh? Does he follow you with his eyes? Is he eating and sleeping okay? There's lots to check at this very important appointment!
How is your newborn doing? From measuring growth to discussing eating, sleeping, pooping, and peeing, learn what your health professional will check during your little one's first well-baby visits.
Well-baby visits aren't just about measuring growth and getting shots. Your health professional can help if you're thinking about weaning, going back to work, or trying to set up a sleep ritual. Learn more!
What color will your baby's eyes finally be? Is it normal for him to cry at the end of the day? What's the best way to deal with nappy rash? These are just a few of the questions you may want to ask your GP.
Nothing is more heartbreaking -- or nerve-wracking -- than a crying baby. What's more, children go through phases when they cry more or less. To understand your little one's crying and help him learn to comfort himself, read on!
I have a 3-month-old daughter. What are good developmental games or activities we can try? How can I encourage her to crawl?
Does your baby turn towards new sounds? Does your toddler follow simple directions? Learn how questions like these can help you test your child's hearing and what you should do if you suspect a problem.
We are planning a holiday with our 12-week-old son. Is he too young to go swimming?
