Babies are born with the grasping reflex. From birth, your baby can grasp an object, usually your finger. You will need to put your finger against the palm of the baby’s hand to get her to grasp at it. As your baby grows, she will develop the coordination to actually pick up things and hold them.Filed under Baby, Baby Development by 
The milestones that your child meets in the first year or two of life are more obvious than the changes in the toddler and preschool years. This doesn’t mean that the changes aren’t happening nor does it mean that these changes are any less exciting than ones that happened earlier in life. Watching your baby grow into a child is an amazing experience. Seeing the changes that your child goes through and the speed that your child is going through these changes is equally as amazing. While some people tend to call these the terrible-twos there are so many other things going on in your child’s life to focus on. This is the time your child matures from a toddler to a preschooler. More on Milestones 24 to 36 Months from Toddler to Preschooler
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You may be wondering if you should join a playgroup with your baby. Will the baby really benefit from social interaction at such a young age? Do they really need to attend a regular playgroup? While babies do need social interaction, a playgroup isn’t absolutely necessary to meet that need. However, there are benefits for mom and baby in joining a group of other moms and children.
When looking for a playgroup, there are several factors to consider. One is the location of the playgroup’s meetings. Do they meet in a central location or do members take turns hosting the group in their homes? Is the location and schedule at a time and place that fits your needs? A playgroup that meets in the middle of your baby’s nap, it may not be the right fit. More on Do Babies Benefit from Playgroups?
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During the first year of life you watched your baby start as a helpless infant to a budding toddler. The second year of life is even more exciting. This is when your baby starts to really show personality. Your baby learns eating skills, speech skills, walks and learns how to play during this year. Temper tantrums may begin during this year as your baby pushes to become independent. Every new discovery is greeted with enthusiasm and each month takes your baby a little closer to independence.
13th Month
During the thirteenth month of life your one year old is a toddler. At this point in life you have a strong bond with your child. Speech and independent travel (walking, and running) is being perfected as are feeding skills. At this point your baby can:
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Watching your baby grow is one of the most amazing and exciting experiences of parenthood. Each infant is individual and will learn and grow at their own pace. With this in mind, there are some milestones to watch for through baby's first year. The milestones are a general guideline and aren't going to be exact for all children. Below is baby's first year broken down by month.
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If you love to travel like I do, you will want to include your baby in your trips. Travel gets a bit more complicated with a baby. However, you can have an amazing time with a little planning and preparation. Follow a few easy tips for smooth sailing.
Packing for Baby
It’s amazing how much is needed to take one little baby on a trip. Unless you will have access to a washing machine, bring more outfits than you need. Babies tend to get messy and wear more than one outfit each day. Pack clothing that is appropriate for the weather. If it is summer, bring along a jacket in case the nights get chilly. Include pajamas for night time. Don’t forget smaller items, such as socks, bibs and hats. More on Tips for Traveling with Your Baby
