A baby's behavior

Your baby's behavior can tell you a lot: everything from his attachment-related or emotional needs to his biological needs. Maybe he's in pain or something is wrong physically. Here at You are Mom we'll dive into this complex language of behavior and expression your baby may be using and help you feel more sure of yourself when it comes to taking care of (and understanding) your little one.

What Are the Wonder Weeks for Babies?
A baby's behaviorWhat Are the Wonder Weeks for Babies?

Crying, fussiness, interrupted sleep - what's wrong with my little one? Learn what the wonder weeks are for babies and…

Why Doesn't My Baby Want a Pacifier?
A baby's behaviorWhy Doesn't My Baby Want a Pacifier?

Babies come into the world with an innate capacity for sucking; as soon as they're in their mother's belly, they…

Science Shows that Babies Are Altruistic
A baby's behaviorScience Shows that Babies Are Altruistic

Altruism is certainly a desirable trait in any human being. We all enjoy being surrounded by considerate, caring, and helpful…

Is It Good for Babies to Suck Their Thumbs?
A baby's behaviorIs It Good for Babies to Suck Their Thumbs?

One of the most common reflexes in children from the time they're born to approximately two years of age is…

How Getting Dirty While Playing Affects Child Development
A baby's behaviorHow Getting Dirty While Playing Affects Child Development

Many parents ask (some even demand) that their children, when they're picked up after school, have their hair perfectly combed…

How Do Babies' Sleep Patterns Evolve as They Grow?
A baby's behaviorHow Do Babies' Sleep Patterns Evolve as They Grow?

Babies' sleep patterns change as they get older. If a child doesn't get enough sleep, then it has consequences for…

Your Baby's Newborn Reflexes: What You Should Know
A baby's behaviorYour Baby's Newborn Reflexes: What You Should Know

Much of your baby's physical activity during the first weeks of life consists of automatic reflexes. For example, if you…

How to Avoid Stress when You Visit People with Your Baby
A baby's behaviorHow to Avoid Stress when You Visit People with Your Baby

Some babies like visiting new places, while others prefer to be in familiar territory. When you visit people with your…

The Emotional Function of Pacifiers
A baby's behaviorThe Emotional Function of Pacifiers

These days, pacifier use in babies is widespread and completely normal. In fact, many parents have come to consider them…

Classification of Newborn Reflexes
A baby's behaviorClassification of Newborn Reflexes

From birth, babies begin to perform certain innate movements in order to adapt to the environment, survive, and protect themselves.…

Stress in Babies: What You Should Know
A baby's behaviorStress in Babies: What You Should Know

Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their lives. This is completely normal. In fact, this feeling manifests not…

Separation Anxiety in Babies: What You Should Know
A baby's behaviorSeparation Anxiety in Babies: What You Should Know

The anxiety and restlessness that manifest in a baby who’s separated from their parents is what’s understood as separation anxiety.…

7 Curiosities About Body Language in Babies
A baby's behavior7 Curiosities About Body Language in Babies

Body language in babies is the intuitive way in which they express their needs and emotions even from their first…

How Many Bowel Movements Should Newborns Make?
A baby's behaviorHow Many Bowel Movements Should Newborns Make?

One of the most frequent questions parents ask pediatricians is how many bowel movements newborns should make. In addition, they…

Baby Talk: What You Need to Know
A baby's behaviorBaby Talk: What You Need to Know

You've probably noticed how adults talk to babies and young children. They change their intonation and expressiveness, a phenomenon known…