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Communicating With Your Baby

Bonding With Your Baby

Bonding, the intense attachment that develops between you and your baby, is completely natural. And it's probably one of the most pleasurable aspects of infant care.

Communication and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Your toddler is probably saying a few first words now, but you may not be able to understand them all. Learn about how your child is communicating.

Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

Your baby is learning to communicate through facial expressions like smiling or frowning as well as crying, squealing, babbling, and laughing. And those sounds are early attempts to speak!

Communication and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

Communicating with a child is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding experiences for both parent and child. Learn how to connect with your 2- to 3-year-old.

Communication and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Your baby's range of sounds and facial expressions continues to grow, and your baby is also imitating sounds, which are the first attempts at speaking.

Communication and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

Babies this age might be about to say their first words, and communicate using body language. Read more about communicating with your baby.

Communication and Your Newborn

From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you'll know what your baby needs - a diaper change, a feeding, or your touch.

Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?

Find out what the experts have to say.

Getting to Know Your Newborn

When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.

Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?

During a baby's first few days of life, it's normal for moms to feel emotional highs and lows, often called the "baby blues."