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Your growing child gets more than simple fun from the activities and games you play together. Use the tips and advice in this topic center to plan constructive and enjoyable playtime, where your child (and you) can learn, love and laugh.

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Activities to Promote Motor Learning in Babies
As new parents, we delight in every movement our baby makes. From Baby's first attempt to reach for Mommy's face to that miraculous first step, we're watching for motions that indicate our child is developing satisfactorily.

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10 Activities to Make Baby Smile
It's probably the only thing that can cheer up a tired, grumpy mom covered in spit-up and in desperate need of a shower.

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Tummy Time for Baby
"I've asked my child's doctor and searched the Web about how much tummy time my baby needs and when she should start, but I've heard a lot of different answers. Are there any specific standards for tummy time?

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Baby Height Percentile Calculator
Track your baby as she grows. Enter the age of your baby and its height (length) and find out what height percentil your baby falls in.

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Baby Weight Percentile Calculator
How much does Baby weigh? And where does that number fall relative to other babies? While each baby is unique and weighs just as much as they need to for their own body type, it is helpful — and interesting to know what percentile your baby is in.

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