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Caregiver kissing smiling baby
May 6, 2025/Children's Health

When Do Babies Start Smiling and Laughing?

‘Social smiles’ typically start around 8 weeks old, while laughter comes later — around 4 to 6 months

Happy baby in process of rolling over
May 1, 2025/Children's Health

When Babies Start To Roll Over (and How To Encourage It)

Most infants can roll from tummy to back by 6 months old — but remember, every child develops at their own pace

Baby with pacifier sitting in stroller, being strapped in
April 18, 2025/Children's Health

What Is Container Baby Syndrome?

Too much time in certain infant ‘containers’ can cause developmental delays and a flat spot on baby’s head

Happy baby on tummy on carpet playing with toys
March 25, 2025/Children's Health

How To Do ‘Tummy Time’ at Every Age

Start with a few minutes a day and work your way up to an hour or more to help your baby hit developmental milestones

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Toddler drinking orange juice from a glass
October 28, 2024/Children's Health

When Can Babies Have Juice?

No juice until your child is 1 year old — and even then, they shouldn’t have much, if any

People in a park, walking a dog, sitting on bench, with a child and dotted lines of them running around
October 25, 2024/Children's Health

Autism and Elopement: What You Need To Know About Wandering

Securing your home, preparing your neighbors and teaching your loved one to swim are key to ensuring your child’s safety

Child bent over coloring book, coloring with a marker
October 23, 2024/Children's Health

ADHD vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?

Between 50% and 70% of autistic people also have an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis

Kids on playground playing hopscotch
October 23, 2024/Children's Health

BMI for Kids: Understanding Your Child’s Body Mass Index

Kids’ BMI is measured in relation to others their age and sex — a healthy range is between the 5th and 84th percentile

Female standing, arms crossed, with arms flexed muscles pose and red cape behind her, with long staircase, goal flag at top
October 17, 2024/Children's Health

Is ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ Real?

Being the oldest female sibling in your family can have an impact on your personality and behavior

Female child being examined by healthcare provider in medical office
October 3, 2024/Children's Health

Signs of Autism in Girls and Women — and Why They Can Be Overlooked

Differences in symptom presentation may lead to women and girls being underdiagnosed

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