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Your Baby's Third Month

Your baby is growing like a weed.  He’s outgrown some of his baby clothes already; and, he may not look like your little newborn anymore.  He’s still gaining weight quickly, around 4-7 oz per week, and growing about an inch to an inch and a half per week.  By the end of this month, he should weigh somewhere around 12 to 13 lbs and measure about 23 to 24 inches in l » Read more

New Study on Pacifier Use and Boys

By Justmommies

A new study recently published in Basic and Applied Social Psychology suggests that baby boys may have emotional damage from using pacifiers frequently as babies, Medical News Today reports. » Read more

Sustainable Growth Charts Measure Every Inch In Eco Style

By Inhabitots

We've all heard the saying, "Kids grow up so fast." So cherish every centimeter with a stylish, sustainable growth chart. » Read more

When Should My Baby Start Walking?

Most babies start to walk around 13 months, but your baby may start walking as early as 9 or 10 months or as late as 15 or 16 months. Some babies go from cruising the furniture to walking rather quickly and other babies learn to walk at a little slower pace. The pace at which babies learn to walk will vary from baby to baby. » Read more

Baby Teeth Development: Order of Baby Teeth Eruption

Your baby’s teeth begin forming while your baby is still in the womb, but you probably won’t see your baby’s first tooth until he is about six months. Your baby was born with a full set of primary teeth, also known as baby teeth. Even though you can’t see his baby teeth, they are there waiting to erupt underneath the gums. » Read more

Your Baby's Fifth Month

Your baby is inching up on her six month birthday.  By the end of this month, she will weigh somewhere around 15-16 lbs and measure around 25 inches long.  Since she was born, she has gained about a half lb a week, but this rapid weight gain and growth will start to slow down soon, if it hasn’t already. » Read more

Biddy Belly Giveaway (Sponsored)

By JustMommies

Hello JM mommies and mommies-to-be!  We have a really great giveaway to tell you about.  Robin Tacchetti, a Physical Therapist and mom of three, created the Biddy Belly, an adorable playmat that helps babies enjoy tummy time.  » Read more

Your Baby's Fourth Month

Your baby is getting a little more expressive.  She is much more social than she was just a month ago.  She looks around, holds her head up well, and is more alert and aware of her surroundings now.  She continues to grow at a steady pace, gaining about 4-7 oz per week.  By the end of her fourth month she will weigh somewhere around 14-15 lbs, and measure about 24-25 in » Read more

Your Baby's Second Month

Over the last month, your baby has grown at a steady pace.  He has gained around 4 to 7 ounces a week and grown about 1/2 to 1 inch a week in length.  This pattern will continue until he’s around 6 months old, when his growth rate starts to slow down a bit.  By the end of this month, you can expect your baby to weigh somewhere around 10 ½ to 11 lbs and measure ab » Read more

Baby Speech Delays: Guide to Helping Late Talkers

Some kids learn to talk sooner than others, so there is a broad range of what is considered "normal" speech development. If your child seems to be a late talker, early intervention is very important to get them on the path towards appropriate speech development. » Read more