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Posted by: Ilene Crabtree, PT on Apr 23, 2026

Between 6-12 months, you’ll start to see big changes in movement, curiosity, and independence. Here’s a simple guide to what you might notice as your baby grows and explores.

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Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 0-6 Months
Do you understand how important movement is and when, or how, your baby should start moving? Here’s some insight from a parent — and pediatric physical therapist.
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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: Working Through the Challenges

Breast/chestfeeding offers powerful benefits for babies and parents—but the early weeks can come with real challenges. Learn what’s normal, when to get help for issues like latch pain or delayed milk, how often babies should feed, and why combination feeding can still provide meaningful benefits.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Jun 30, 2016

When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates. Read More

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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered

Jun 09, 2016

We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So, Read More

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Microcephaly: Definition and Treatment Options

Mar 15, 2016

The Zika Virus has garnered a lot of attention recently due to concerns for pregnant mothers who contract the virus and the risk of microcephaly in their newborns. Microcephaly is defined as a small head size which can result from improper brain growth during pregnancy or cessation of brain growth after birth. Read More

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Newborn Car Seat Safety - What You Need to Know

Feb 16, 2016

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting, anticipated and memorable moments for a mother and family. The preparation beforehand, baby showers and packing for the hospital all add to the excitement and anticipation. Read More

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Emergency! Testicular Torsion!

Jan 28, 2016

There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25. Read More

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Our Top 10 Posts of 2015

Dec 31, 2015

As we wrap up 2015, we want to take a moment to put a bow on the top ten 700 Children’s posts from the past year. This site is a wealth of information from our clinicians, researchers and staff and we thank them, and our readers, for sharing this space with us. Read More

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What Kind of Stuff Clears up a Stuffy Nose?

Dec 21, 2015

This time of year, clogged noses are usually caused by upper respiratory viral infections. In most cases, that means there isn’t a whole lot you can do to speed up the healing process, but you do have some options when it comes to stuffy symptom relief. Read More

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The Importance of Tummy Time

Sep 22, 2015

As a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term “tummy time” and been told it is an important part of your baby’s development. Read More