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Being born is hard work! For the first few weeks, it seems that all newborns want to do is sleep. In fact, newborns sleep 15 to 16 hours a day!

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Newborns are very nearsighted and can see objects and people most clearly when they are just eight to 12 inches away.

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Babies usually begin to socially smile by six weeks of age. Most will laugh within the first four to six months. By then, silly faces, tickling, and peek-a-boo are usually more than enough to set off lots of squeals and giggles!

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Of course new moms should play with their babies, but when a child is two months old, one of the most important things new moms can do is talk to the baby!

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Relax! Baby poop changes color, and it's a constant concern for parents. But for the most part, it needn't be. It's just part of the growing process!

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"Hatching" is a stage when babies react and relate to the world around them. This process involves interacting with people and smiling for pleasure. How sweet...

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By the third month, crying is no longer your baby's primary method of communication. In fact, three-month-old babies should cry for no more than an hour each day. If baby cries more than this, see a physician. Something else could be behind the tears.

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By month four, your baby's weight will likely have doubled from birth. If you're concerned that baby isn't eating well gaining enough weight, talk to your pediatrician.

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When baby is about four months old, it's time to start seriously thinking about childproofing. Put locks on cabinets, snap gates across stairways, and store any cleaning products or other potentially dangerous materials high up and far away from baby's curious fingers.

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Get into the habit of putting your baby into the crib drowsy, rather than fully asleep. This way, your baby will learn how to soothe herself to sleep rather than relying on you.

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Wait to give baby honey until at least age one because it can carry the bacteria that causes botulism. Also, cow's milk should also not be given until your baby is at least one year old.

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At about seven months old, it is likely that baby is in the throes of separation anxiety and stranger anxiety.