Some parents talk, sing, and entertain their infants even though the babes don't answer back because they want to shower the tots with attention. Other moms and pops feel awkward having one-sided conversations with wee ones and hold off on excessive dialogue until the children attempt to chat. Which way did you choose to communicate? Baby Talk: Do You Engage in Constant Conversation Read more

Everything from low levels of serotonin to poor air circulation has been linked to SIDS. And since no one has figured out exactly why babies die unexpectedly while sleeping, many parents are wary of using bumpers, blankets, and pillows. Additional reasons like neck strain (and advice from their children's doctors) also keep mothers from propping their tots' heads with a pillow. At what age did Read more

Crossing the street on one's own is a major milestone. But before children ever set out on the pedestrian path alone, a parent has to loosen their grip. At some point, mom or dad decides a tot is mature enough to walk next to them rather than hand in hand. The decision to take this step often comes with an incredible trust that the youngster will listen to directions and won't dart out into Read more

Some babies scoot and others pull themselves along, but not all children crawl before they walk. Mothers fret over their kiddos missing a milestone and put their tots down on all fours hoping the youngsters will spring into action. There are lil ones who prefer cruising and those who just want to tear off. What did your baby do? Walk This Way! Did Your Wee One Skip Crawling? No Read more

He might always be his mama's baby, but at what point does a babe transition into a tot? Some people say it is when a child walks, others factor in how much he talks or the types of food the child eats and his sleeping habits. Then there's the big first birthday, a milestone that for many marks the transition. What do you think? Kids Grow Up Quick: When Is a Baby No Longer a Baby? Read more