I n the first year of life, human babies are wrinkled, fragile, and vulnerable to all kinds of stressors at home and in the ...

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Once you learn you're pregnant, it's common to start envisioning what your baby might look like, how they might act, and of course, their gender. If you find yourself daydreaming about what kind of ...

Will your baby have a head like a fuzzy peach? A fluffy mane that sticks straight up? Swirls of curls? Whatever your baby's hair looks like at birth, it's likely to change in the first year of life.

When Marina Chaparro's baby was 6 months old, she felt that her daughter was ready to start eating solid foods. But when Chaparro offered some to her, "she would not open her mouth. Wouldn't even pick ...

Separation anxiety in babies and toddlers is common, and a normal stage in childhood development. Children with separation anxiety may cry and become clingy when caregivers leave, even if only for a ...

Preeclampsia can reduce blood flow to the fetus, restricting their food and oxygen supply. This, in turn, can affect development and may result in a low birth weight or preterm birth. In severe cases, ...

Babies wake up at night for various physical and developmental needs. It helps to practice patience, but always contact a doctor if your baby has symptoms of sickness or pain. If you’ve been a parent ...