Do you leave your child’s well-baby visits feeling confused by facts, figures, and growth charts? Baby growth percentiles are as varied and different as children themselves. Here is a primer to help you better understand what they mean for your child. It’s part of the normal routine of well-baby care: Your pediatrician measures your child’s length, … Read more about Understanding Baby Growth Percentiles – How does your child measure up?

A pediatrician’s guide to growth and developmental health. Wondering what your little one may be doing this month? Check this guide to baby’s growth and health to get an idea of your baby’s developmental milestones! This chart is not to be viewed as a rigid timetable. Though babies do typically develop according to critical periods, that … Read more about Baby’s First Year Development Chart

Newborns’ soft heads sometimes develop flat spots. These areas—often found in the back of the head—can be caused by several factors, including conditions known as plagiocephaly or torticollis. Prompted by numerous reports of babies around the country succumbing to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as well as a strong desire to better inform parents about the potential dangers … Read more about Misshapen Heads in Newborns

Looking for ways to foster learning and bolster your baby’s brain? These 10 great activities will enhance your infant’s brain development. From building-block basics to Baby Mozart DVDs, there is no limit to what your baby’s brain can absorb in those first years of life. But what are the most important skills and strategies parents should be focusing on to boost … Read more about 10 Ways to Boost Your Baby’s Brain