You might think your newborn's favorite thing to look at is the colorful octopus mobile you put over her crib. But generally, neither colorful playthings, musical toys nor geometric shapes are as enticing to your baby as the human face. In fact, she’s not even picky about whose face it is — so an easy way to present this preferred view is to grab a mirror and let your baby gaze at her own! | What to Expect
Does your newborn look more like an alien than a baby? Most babies aren’t born perfectly photogenic — especially if they’re delivered vaginally.| What to Expect
Underneath that soft, fuzzy surface, an infant's skull is like a set of shifting puzzle pieces that allow his head to grow. These malleable plates are great at protecting your little one's developing brain, but they can flatten when you put your baby down on his back (though some babies are born with mishapen heads from their position in the womb or trip through the birth canal).| What to Expect
As your baby develops head control, she’ll want to turn and look at the world all around her — at bright toys, towards silly sounds and into your adoring eyes. But sometimes, tight neck muscles can prevent baby from seeing the full picture. | What to Expect
Talk to experienced parents about baby sleep, and the one thing you’ll hear over and over is the importance of establishing an infant sleep schedule.| 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
Your baby has reached month 3, the beginning of what some seasoned parents may describe as the enchanted stage.| 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
