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Growth & Your Baby

When Your Baby's Born Premature

Premature infants, known as preemies, come into the world a few weeks earlier than full-term infants. They can have special needs that make their care different from that of other babies.

Your Baby's Growth: 1 Month

Put away those newborn clothes. This month your baby will grow at a surprising rate!

Your Baby's Growth: 10 Months

Your baby continues to grow quickly. All this activity and the foods your baby eats affect growth and weight.

Your Baby's Growth: 11 Months

Your baby continues to grow quickly. All this activity and the foods your baby eats affect growth and weight.

Your Baby's Growth: 12 Months

Your baby is almost a toddler! Here's what to expect with your little one's growth and weight this month.

Your Baby's Growth: 2 Months

Your baby continues to grow at a rapid pace. Here's what to expect this month.

Your Baby's Growth: 3 Months

This month, your baby will continue to grow quickly. Find out what to expect.

Your Baby's Growth: 4 Months

Your baby is growing in many ways. Here's what to expect this month.

Your Baby's Growth: 5 Months

Babies this age are growing in many ways. Here's what to expect this month.

Your Baby's Growth: 6 Months

Babies this age are growing in many ways. Here's what to expect this month.