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Baby Learn & Play

Babies have a lot to learn! Fortunately, they were born ready. Find out how to build a safe, stimulating environment for your littlest one.

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6 baby books about dads

These dad-centric baby books will be fun for dad and baby.

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10 NYC Spots for Winter Fun with Baby

Our top 10 indoor activities in NYC to get you and your toddler, baby or zygote through this endless winter.

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9 fun and simple learning activities for baby

Enhance baby’s growth with these fun, development-boosting activities.

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5 activities to support bilingualism in early childhood

Boost cognitive development in your 3-month-old bébé with these easy bilingual activities.

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How to speak baby talk—and help your little one learn language

1. As you listen and respond to your baby, try using lots of facial expressions.

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Activities for a 9-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Along with all the on-the-go action, your little one is trying to talk and starting to make sounds for objects.

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Activities for a 10-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

This month, your tot may be crawling, pulling up, or even walking. 

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Newborn activities: Fostering baby’s development

Bonding with your newborn can be a bit bewildering, but we've got expert tips on what to do in the early days.

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Activities for a 1-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When babies are treated in a loving and sensitive way, it actually helps their brains develop.

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Activities for a 4-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

When your baby babbles, talk to them as if they really know what you’re saying.

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Activities for a 5-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

This month, wake periods are starting to stretch out a bit, and keeping baby busy during those times isn't always easy.

baby sitting up on bed - activities for 8-month-old

Activities for an 8-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your baby now understands that their favorite person in the world sometimes leaves. And they're not happy about it. 

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Social development in infants

Babies start learning earlier than you think, especially from each other.

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