By Laura Leavitt
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There is a range of normal times to begin speaking, but active parental involvement can move the process along at any stage.
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By JustMommies staff
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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
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By Laura Leavitt
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Occasionally using a computer or phone to help your baby to sleep, play, or have fun is a great plan for today's parents.
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By Laura Leavitt
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Occasionally using a computer or phone to help your baby to sleep, play, or have fun is a great plan for today's parents.
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By Patty Malowney
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Preemie babies need a little extra time, but with a little patience, you will see your baby grow.
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By Laura Leavitt
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Even when they can't talk back, baby is learning by listening!
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By Laura Leavitt
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Do babies need books? Newborns can’t follow a plotline, understand character development or even focus on pictures well. Is there a point in reading to your baby? Studies show a resounding ‘Yes’! Just as lullabies offer a soothing connection and comfort for infants, so can the regular habit of
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By Laura Leavitt
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Do babies need books? Newborns can’t follow a plotline, understand character development or even focus on pictures well. Is there a point in reading to your baby? Studies show a resounding ‘Yes’! Just as lullabies offer a soothing connection and comfort for infants, so can the regular habit of
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By Teresa Redmond
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From the moment your child is born she is learning how to communicate with you. In fact, her ears are developed enough to begin hearing and listening as early as the fourth month of pregnancy. As a new mother or even an experienced mother you may have questions about your child's speech and language
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By JustMommies staff
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How will you recognize the signs that your baby is cutting his or her primary teeth (the first 20 teeth)? And, how will you ease the discomforts that come with teething – for your little one and you? Know the Timing for Teething You’ve probably heard that primary teeth can start developing as early
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