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Growth and Development
Questions:
- How can I keep my cat out of the crib and away from the baby?
- When is it safe to use a comforter in a baby's crib?
- How can I keep my cat out of the crib and away from the baby?
- Should I sterilize bottles and nipples in a dishwasher? Is this even necessary?
- Is it appropriate to spank my child who is under 1 year old?
- I am concerned about my 4 month-old son rolling from his back to his stomach when he sleeps and SIDS. What should I do?
- What is the proper way to sterilize a baby's bottle? And is this really necessary and for how long?
- Do excersaucers help or hinder a child's gross motor development?
- My 7-year-old still talks with a slight lisp. Should I consider speech therapy?
- Can a baby spend too much time in a highchair or infant carrier?
- My baby is on her back a lot. Can this cause any problems?
- My baby's head is a little flat. What can I do to fix this, if anything?
- Why should physical activity start early in life?
- My child loves being outside. How can I work on skills and enjoy the outdoors with him?
- My toddler seems to wobble more than he walks. Is this normal?
- Why does my toddler walk with his feet so far apart?
- Can play help develop speech and language skills?
- How does language develop from birth to 3 months of age?
- How does language develop from 4 months to 6 months of age?
- How does language develop from 7 months to 12 months of age?


