Throughout your new baby’s first year of life, you will have several visits to the pediatrician to make sure your baby is growing and developing properly.  One of the methods used to document child development is the standard growth chart.  Just about every parent has seen one, but how many truly understand how what those charts explain? As CNN reported, many parents are clueless when it comes to growth charts. (more…)

When expecting a baby for the first time, many parents do everything they can to be prepared such as getting the nursery ready, shopping for supplies, and reading up on baby care tips.  Although once the baby arrives, it seems no amount of forethought can prepare a parent for just how much care a newborn needs. It is certainly a life long learning experience and a learn-as-you go process.  New parents can find solace in the fact that several parents share in their lack of knowledge, a new study reveals.

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