By your child’s third birthday, all 20 of her baby teeth (also called her primary teeth or milk teeth) should be up and in business. But within a few short years, her permanent teeth will start rearing their little white heads and gradually push out the primary teeth, eventually causing them to fall out one by one. Trusted SourceAmerican Dental Association (ADA)Eruption ChartsSee All Sources [1]| What to Expect
As a first-time new mom, countless experienced parents told me a pacifier could have magical powers for an overly fussy or seemingly inconsolable baby. So, naturally, I was quick to offer one to my newborn son.| What to Expect
A pacifier can seem like magic: It’s easy, quick and for many babies it turns on the comfort and turns off the tears.| What to Expect
All babies come into this world with a set of reflexes to ensure that they survive and thrive. Sometimes it might be tough to figure out the point of some of these reflexes (the fencing reflex, for starters).| What to Expect
If you're worried that your baby might suddenly stop breathing during the night, know that the chances of a child succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — which is defined as the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant — are very, very small.| What to Expect
