Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age.
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Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction-- called the Moro reflex--is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean.
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Babies are born with all 5 senses--sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Some of the senses are not fully developed.
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New parents are often unsure how long and how often a newborn should sleep. Read on to learn about general newborn sleep patterns, the quiet alert phases, and how to help your baby fall asleep.
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Crying is the way babies communicate. They cry because of hunger, discomfort, frustration, tiredness, and even loneliness.
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Newborns have many variations in normal appearance, from their skin color to the shape of their head. Here's a look at some of the normal variations you can expect.
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Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero.
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A helpful look at what to expect with your newborn—from your baby's growth and reflexes to crying and emotional development.
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