Growing Up

It’s been a few years since my kids have gone through potty training, and yet, every once in a while I still hear an old favorite song dancing on the airwaves of our house, “Poop goes in the potty, poop goes in the potty…” I didn’t like it then, and I sure don’t like it now. Before kids, we never dreamed we would be singing about human excrement, did we? Yet here we are. 

As your baby grows, here are the developmental milestones in babies from 7-12 months old to help you answer the question, “Is my baby on track?”

As soon as you bring the baby home from the hospital, your mind will inevitably turn to the ever-important question, “Is my baby on track?” Every new parent just wants what’s best for their baby, and one way to do this is to make sure your baby is hitting all of the developmental milestones and growing as they should.

In the first year of life, your baby will develop so much that you’ll be constantly wondering what the next milestone is. One of the biggest transitions in a new baby’s life is the introduction of solid foods. Many families, especially first-time parents, find themselves wondering about the solid food transition and whether or not their baby is ready to make the move. If you find yourself wondering if your baby is ready for solid foods yet, you’re in the right place! In this blog, we’ll cover the solid food transition and all you need to know to answer this question.

As another year comes and goes, the old adage – “babies don’t keep” – rings true. While the days may be long, the years are indeed short and one day, we’ll all look back and realize just how quickly it all goes. You can never stop time from ticking, but we have some ideas to help you preserve your family’s memories this year that you’re going to love! In 2019, let’s all resolve to do a better job of capturing memories before they’re long gone. In addition to our growth chart for kids, we have some fun ideas to help you do just this.

From the time children become mobile, they are on a quest for independence. It is our job as parents to nurture that need while providing them a safe and encouraging environment. By doing this, our children will grow up to be confident, independent adults.