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Baby's Physical Development in the First Years of Life
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During the first years of life, babies make miraculous leaps and bounds in their physical development and coordination. While all infants follow the same pattern of development, each and every infant gains control over large and small muscles and coordination at his/her own pace. The following interview with pediatric specialist, Dr. Neal Kaufman, highlights some of the milestones of physical development which typically happen in the first year of life.
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Giving Up the Bottle: Drinking from a Cup
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Many babies and toddlers become emotionally attached to their baby bottle, making it difficult to switch to drinking from a cup when the appropriate time comes. We offer the following tips from pediatrician, Dr. Laura Nathanson, designed to help make this transition a little easier.
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Helping Your Baby Develop
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Parents have a tremendous role to play in their child`s development. The following conversation with pediatric development specialist, Dr. Ann Barnet, highlights some of the ways that parents can encourage their baby`s growth and development in the earliest months and years of life.
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Learning about Words in the First Years of Life
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When your baby listens, as you read aloud from a favorite children's book—he is basking in the comfort of your voice and learning about language too. Caroline Blakemore offers tips to make the most of these special reading time together
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