Baby Development Center

Congratulations!  Your baby has nearly reached is first birthday and will soon be considered a toddler.  Take a few moments to reflect on how far he’s come.  Now is a great time to blow the dust off his baby book or diary (if you’ve been keeping one) and add some thoughtful highlights and memories of [...]

By the age of 11 months, your baby’s personality is becoming much more evident.  She may be shy around new faces, or endearingly curious.  Perhaps she is boisterously vocal, or quietly affectionate.  Whether she’s interacting with you or asserting herself among her siblings, you can expect much more animation out of your little one.  Below [...]

Your baby will be experiencing a lot of transition this month.  From shifting his reliance on a milk or formula based diet to “real” food, or from being comforted to self-soothing, many changes are underway.  Here we describe what you can expect in terms of baby development 10 months. Developmental Highlights At the 10-month mark, [...]

At this stage in your baby’s first year, she is rapidly developing skills that will offer her more in common with a small child than a small baby.  Here we describe what you can expect in terms of baby development 9 months. Adding More Skills to her Repertoire As always, your baby continues to add [...]

Your baby’s growing up!  At this age, it’s clear he wants to get moving.  You’ll notice some big changes with regards to his mobility these next few months, which is very exciting, but these developments will also require you to keep an even more watchful eye on his exploits.  Here we describe what you can [...]

As a new member of your family, your baby’s personality is developing and reshaping the characteristics of the family home.  From heartfelt kisses and hugs, to the heartache of a sick child, we describe some of the milestones you could encounter in terms of baby development 7 months. New Safety Concerns Now that your baby [...]

It’s hard to believe, but your baby is already halfway through his first year!  He’s come a long way since his early days as a vulnerable, little newborn, now becoming an interactive and increasingly independent baby.  This month he will embark on some entirely new experiences, including his first bite of solid food.  You can [...]

At five months old, your baby is rapidly adding new skills to her repertoire.  It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago, she could barely stay awake more than ten minutes at a time!  She’s come a long way, and has even further to go.  Here we describe what you can expect [...]

Now that your baby has reached his 4-month birthday, you are really going to start having fun with him.  During this time, he will be rapidly developing new skills and becoming much more socially interactive.  You will start seeing glimpses of his personality, and fall in love all over again with your charming little baby.  [...]

The chaos you experienced during your baby’s first two months is starting to become a distant memory as your baby becomes more settled in her new world and in her own skin.  Her behavior is becoming more predictable, and her day more routine.  This third month is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting [...]

Congratulations!  You’ve survived your newborn’s first month, and what is arguably the most exhausting period for a new parent.  However your baby’s second month will offer its own challenges, as well as its much deserved rewards.  Here we describe what you can expect in terms of baby development 2 months. Sensory Development In your baby’s [...]

Congratulations on the arrival of your newborn baby! From gurgling to talking, crawling to walking, the first year of your baby’s life will be both emotional and memorable. Whether it’s your first year as a parent, or the first year all over again, our month by month baby development articles will help you get through [...]