We're first time parents. How do we know when to worry?

Sometimes we worry, sometimes we don't, but we're not sure if we're worrying about the right things . . .

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Our baby makes is making a mess at mealtimes!

My eight-month-old baby Tony has always has always had a great appetite, but now he only wants to feed himself. That wouldn't be so bad if his aim were better . . .

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Our baby won't go to grandpa!

Our baby Marie is the first grandchild in the family and of course she gets lots of wonderful attention when visit relatives. Unfortunately, she is not fond of being held by very many people other than her parents . . .

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Does our baby need a “lovey”?

Does our baby need a “lovey”? We have been trying to get our six-month-old baby to take a blanket or stuffed animal. So far, she doesn’t seem interested. Does it make a difference?

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Is my baby spoiled?

How much is it OK to cuddle a baby? Henry is eight months old and he is very affectionate. I love to hold him. Some people have called him a "lap baby" and say that I shouldn't hold him so much and that he’s going to get spoiled…

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Why is our baby so serious?

How can you tell if a baby is happy? Our baby Josh is six months old. He seems quite alert and intelligent. Sometimes I worry that he doesn't seem as happy as other babies. He often has a very serious expression on his face…

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My baby screams when I leave her

Our ten month old baby Leah has always had a cheerful and outgoing personality. She seems very easygoing compared to other babies we know. Lately, however, she gets very upset whenever I (her mom) leave the room…

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Do I really have to read to my baby?

I know that I’m supposed to be reading to my baby every night, but instead of it being a pleasant bedtime ritual, it feels like a chore. My baby seems alert and bright but she doesn’t think that books are very interesting…

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Is our baby eating too much?

Our baby Kate has been eating solid foods for two months now (she's seven months old) and she loves to eat. Almost every day she goes through several jars of baby food and at least a half cup of cereal. And that’s on top of 24 ounces of formula…

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My baby doesn't crawl

Our ten month old is pulling himself up to standing and taking a few steps holding on. We're thrilled to see him advancing so well, but we're worried because he has never learned to crawl. A friend told us that if a child doesn't learn to crawl…

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My baby doesn’t want to eat!

Our baby Grace is 6 months old. Until now she has been mostly breast fed, with a bottle or two of formula everyday. She's always been on the thin side, although she's growing. She likes nursing and the bottle. My pediatrician said to start…

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