If your baby’s eyes are still crossing at about 4 months of age, it’s time to get them checked out. Having a crossed eye may not be just a cosmetic problem — your child’s sight could be at stake. Do babies go cross eyed when tired? Intermittent strabismus may worsenRead More →
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences when they are babies—especially in their social and language skills. Because they usually sit, crawl, and walk on time, less obvious differences in the development of body gestures, pretend play, and social language often go unnoticed. Do autistic babies likeRead More →
Wait about 20 minutes after feeding to put your baby on her tummy to prevent spitting up. If your baby falls asleep during tummy time, be sure to put her on her back to sleep. Try tummy time again when the baby is well rested. How long should tummy timeRead More →
Eve’s computer in Naked in Death actually lists his birth to be in 2023, making Roarke’s apparent age 35, but as Roarke discovers in Portrait in Death, his official record makes him one year older than he actually is. Therefore he is really 34 . Is JD Robb a manRead More →
Adopted child syndrome is a controversial term that has been used to explain behaviors in adopted children that are claimed to be related to their adoptive status. Specifically, these include problems in bonding, attachment disorders, lying, stealing, defiance of authority, and acts of violence. How does adoption affect a baby?Read More →
Try the following to get that first giggle or laugh: Copy your baby’s sounds. Act excited and smile when your baby smiles or makes sounds. Pay close attention to what your baby likes so you can repeat it. Play games such a peek-a-boo. Give age-appropriate toys to your baby, suchRead More →
Babies’ wariness toward plants is a remnant of an ancient survival mechanism. This is not just a joke. Developmental and evolutionary psychologists study babies very seriously because they believe that the not-quite-clean slates of baby brains can give us surprising insight into our evolutionary pasts. Can you hear a babyRead More →
The current advice to wean at around six months came into effect in 2003, when the UK government fell in line with the World Health Organisation’s global policy recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Why are babies weaned early? The strongest perceived influence was that their baby wasRead More →
Babies cool themselves down by releasing heat from their heads and faces. Babies can quickly overheat if they fall asleep wearing hats or beanies. So it’s important to keep your baby’s head uncovered during sleep. Headwear in bed can also be a choking or suffocation hazard. Why do people putRead More →
Most infants with laryngomalacia outgrow the noisy breathing by 12 to 18 months of age. Other symptoms that can be associated with laryngomalacia include: Feeding difficulties. When did your baby outgrow laryngomalacia? Symptoms may come and go over months depending on your child’s growth and activity level. In most cases,Read More →