Physical development
Baby is growing like a little weed, getting bigger and stronger every day. Ovia Health has articles with more info on baby's physical development.
![toddler running](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_103443-500x334.jpg)
![mom helping baby walk](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_103243-500x334.jpg)
The case for bare feet in early walking
![toddler coloring](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_103209-500x334.jpg)
Is your toddler ready to hold a crayon yet?
![baby throwing ball](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10894-500x334.jpg)
Why do babies love throwing things on the ground?
![dad helping baby walk to mom](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_14062-500x334.jpg)
A toddler walking timeline
![mom watching baby crawl](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10908-500x334.jpg)
Stages of crawling
![A baby smiling on floor.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10767-500x334.jpg)
Raising baby | Baby activities
Why do babies need to stay active?
![A newborn baby laying on bed to represent newborn hearing development.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10680-500x334.jpg)
Baby's development and growth | Baby milestones
Your newborn’s hearing in the first month
![A baby getting bath.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10672-500x334.jpg)
Raising baby
Washing your newborn with a sponge
![A baby laying down.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10675-500x334.jpg)
Baby's first year | Baby growth month by month
Why do some newborns lose weight?
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Growth spurts through childhood
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Does my toddler need more exercise?
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The evolution of a toddler’s pencil grip
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Toddlers who look older than they are
![A person holding their newborn baby's soft spot.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10716-500x334.jpg)
Raising baby | Baby safety
Why does my newborn have a soft spot?
![A person looking into their newborn baby's eyes to represent vision development the first few months after birth.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10676-500x334.jpg)
Baby's development and growth
Your newborn’s vision in the first month
![A baby grasping their parent's finger as part of their many reflexes.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10667-500x334.jpg)
Baby's development and growth
Your newborn’s reflexes
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Staying active with your toddler
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Raising baby | Baby activities
When can children start playing sports?
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Baby's development and growth
The benefits of letting toddlers climb
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How can I get my child to stop running?
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When will my toddler learn to jump?
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The development of handedness in toddlers
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Life as a new parent | Baby gear
Clothes shopping with your growing toddler
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Climbing toddlers
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Sports skills and toddler development
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Life as a new parent | Baby gear
When should I stop using the stroller?
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How tall is my child going to be?
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Baby's development and growth | Social and emotional development
When will my toddler waltz? A skills breakdown
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Baby's development and growth | Social and emotional development
The tenets of tidiness: Teaching your toddler about cleaning up
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Signs of vision problems in toddlers
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The evolution of your toddler’s posture
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Adding physical activity to a city-dwelling toddler’s life
![article_10945.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10945-500x334.jpg)
Baby’s eyesight development timeline
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Should I still be carrying my toddler?
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Buying shoes for growing feet
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Raising baby | Baby activities
From abstract to surreal: A toddler art development timeline
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Baby's health and wellness
Physical changes in the second year
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Your toddler the escape artist
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When do babies start walking up the stairs?
![article_14065.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_14065-500x334.jpg)
What happens when my child starts climbing?
![article_10956.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10956-500x334.jpg)
Is it normal for babies to fall when learning how to walk?
![article_14081.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_14081-500x334.jpg)
Baby's first year | Baby growth month by month
How fast do babies grow out of shoes?
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When do babies start pulling up?
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby check ups
Why are some babies bowlegged?
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What is cross-crawling?
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Does this mean baby is a lefty?
![article_10845.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10845-500x334.jpg)
What is scooting?
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Signs a baby is getting ready to crawl
![article_10991.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10991-500x334.jpg)
Development of the pincer grasp
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Adventures of the bouncing baby
![article_10972.jpg](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10972-500x333.jpg)
Baby-proofing for crawling
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Motor skills at 5 months
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When do babies grow hair?
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Toddler dancing development
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Baby's health and wellness
Toddlers and body image
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Getting started with tummy time
![Two baby hands touching an outlet that's made safe by a cover. This is to represent baby proofing your house.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10717-500x332.jpg)
Raising baby | Baby safety
12 baby-proofing must-dos
![A person looking at their babies teeth wondering what age the rest of them come in.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10761-500x334.jpg)
Baby's health and wellness | Baby dental care
When will baby’s teeth start coming in?
![A baby laying on their stomach in a crib.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10777-500x334.jpg)
Fun tummy time games
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Encouraging self-sufficiency in your toddler
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Practical ways to practice fine motor skills
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What to do when your toddler picks up a “throwing things” habit
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Baby's development and growth | Social and emotional development
The effects of play on development
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Baby's development and growth | Baby milestones
Second year milestones
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Should my toddler be in swimming lessons?
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Baby's development and growth | Baby milestones
13 months old
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Baby's first year | Preemie baby
Preemie milestones for the first year
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What if my child still isn’t walking?
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