Infants have a variety of reactions to being placed face-down on the floor. Until they develop the muscles necessary to lift their heads from an awkward face-plant position, many babies hate tummy time (and squall indignantly to let you know it!). Others seem to love the view. And still others are indifferent, cooing happily no matter which end is up.| What to Expect
Keeping your home (and hands) clean is more important than ever when cold-and-flu season hits. It’s no fun being sick or caring for a sick baby — or worst of all trying to do both at once. After all, when a cold or flu bug bites one member of your clan, it can mean all of you will be down for the count.| What to Expect
All kids crave comfort, and for a whole lot of young ones, comfort comes in the form of a threadbare blanket or a dog-eared doggy. Sometime before their first birthdays, many babies discover the soothing power of something soft and cuddly (and sometimes not-so-cuddly). Before you know it, that lovey will become glued to your little one's side — a constant companion in the car, crib and maybe even preschool. | What to Expect
After months of reclining and tummy time, your baby might be ready for a change of scenery, and he’ll need to accomplish a new movement milestone to do so: sitting up. | What to Expect
Chances are that at birth (and for a few weeks after), your beloved baby’s head won’t look like the charming cue ball you’d imagined. In fact, it may be downright pointy or mysteriously misshapen. Or it may sport a soft spot that pulses with every heartbeat. (All this and you’ll still think he’s adorable.) | What to Expect
When your baby rolls over for the first time, it usually comes as a surprise for both your little one and her parents. But rolling from tummy to back may soon turn into one of your little one's favorite tricks.| What to Expect
Introducing solid foods is one of the most exciting (if messy) milestones of your baby's first year. Think of all the tastes and textures that await your little one — from savory cheese and scrambled egg to juicy mango and creamy avocado. There's a whole world of flavors to discover and explore, and starting solids is the first step.| What to Expect
Your baby might be mastering big moves as she crawls and maybe even pulls herself up to stand, and honestly, those are the milestones that grab the most attention (and camera time).| What to Expect
