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Child Development Index
After nine months of growing inside the womb, babies grow incredibly during their first year of life. Find out what to expect mentally and physically during year one.

baby development
   Track Your Child's Development
Use our development time line to see how your baby will grow physically and mentally through his first year.
baby physical features
   Your Newborn's Physical Features
Find out all about your newborn, from head to hands to toes.
baby motor skills
   Enhance Your Baby's Motor Skills
Learn how to encourage your baby's physical growth during his first year.
baby language skills
   Age-by-Age Guide to Your Child's Language Skills
Find out when to expect baby's first words and learn how his emerging language skills will develop.
baby senses
   Your Baby's Senses
Encourage your child to explore his world through his five senses.
child development
   Helping Your Baby Grow and Learn
There's plenty you can do to help your child develop.

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