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Baby Milestones

Your baby’s first year is full of developmental milestones. Track and celebrate those steps with our expert-backed guides and resources.

mom using montessori baby principles to play with her child at home

Montessori for babies: An overview

It's simpler than you may think.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
mom holding her new baby in the hospital, one of motherly's favorite newborn photo ideas

10 newborn photo ideas that you’ll cherish forever

You'll obsess over these newborn baby pictures.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
mom snuggling newborn baby against her cheek

I wasn’t prepared for the grief each milestone would bring

For every stage of motherhood that ends, a new one begins, bringing different but no less abundant joys.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
mom holding toddler on her back at the beach

I’ll continue to carry you as you grow, my baby

I know you won't be little for much longer.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
mom holding toddler

The baby milestones app no one talks about

Milestones made me happy. Hour by hour, I received pings on everything from the ideal growth of my baby, to expected changes in my body, to birth preparation, and beyond.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024
mother holding newborn on her chest, preparing for the first night home with baby

A simple note for a brand new mama

Oh mama, tonight is a very special night.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
mom holding swaddled baby- hitting milestones

To the mama stressing about her baby hitting milestones—I see you

We enjoy the moments with our little ones and let them develop on their own time.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
mother jumping beside her stroller, celebrating her mama milestones

Mama milestones: 7 significant times you should step back and celebrate

2. The first time someone gives you advice— and you ignore it.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
baby wearing a sleep sack in a crib

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
mother holding her child on her lap, using rie parenting methods to foster its capacity to learn

What is RIE parenting? What parents need to know about Resources for Infant Educarers

And six ways to implement this parenting philosophy into your life.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
baby on its stomach, enjoying some of the benefits of tummy time

Why is tummy time important? It’s not just about building strength

Time on their tummy could help your baby now—and much later in life.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
swaddled baby laying on a bed, one of motherly's favorite baby picture ideas

30 essential photos to take in baby’s first year

Grab your cameras, grab your cell phones, and capture those memories.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023

There’s a very important upside to your baby’s fussy moments

“The fussy moments were where my strength was born. They showed me how I was born for this mama challenge.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2023
mom holding newborn baby on bed, fostering infant attachment

The good news about infant attachment—you’re probably already doing it

Healthy infant attachment is developed over many, many moments, not just one.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
baby peeking over moms shoulder in a parking lot

To the mama about to send her child to daycare for the first time

From a mom who’s been there, I want to tell you that it is going to be okay.

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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