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            Articles tagged with infant

            Keeping Babies Safe

            August 27, 2025

            September is Baby Safety Month. As a parent, your top priority is keeping your baby safe. Babies and young children grow and develop quickly and with each new stage of development safety standards can change.

            Here are some key safety precautions for parents and caregivers.

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            Starting Conversations With Infants

            June 25, 2024

            Chubby baby boy examining book with colorful pictures sitting near mother on white rug near toys woman educating little son at home developing new skills

            During early childhood, the growth and development of children’s brains occur at remarkable speeds.

            By their first birthday, children typically acquire all the necessary sounds essential for developing language skills and vocabulary. Although it might seem unfamiliar to converse with a baby, remember that your child absorbs every sound, word, and facial expression. At this stage, the content matters less than the act of talking itself. Here are a few tips to get the conversation started.

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