Baby Development Resources

Ensuring your baby is developing properly is one of your most important jobs as a parent. But how do you know your baby is growing in the right way? Hundreds of development questions may present themselves to you as your baby matures, and you may not want to call or visit your doctor every time you need an answer. Luckily, there are books, websites, videos and organizations in your community that should be able to answer any question you have.

  1. Books

    • One of the most common resources parents use to seek answers to the questions they have about their child's development is books. Unlike trying to track down your doctor or find a reputable website, once you buy a baby development book, it is always going to be there for you to refer to. One popular baby development book is "The Complete Guide to Your Children's Health," written by the American Medical Association. The book includes lists of developmental milestones for each age group, warning signs of developmental problems and games that help your baby learn.

    Websites

    • When you can find the right one, websites can also be a good resource for baby development. Websites can be easy to navigate and most have search functions that allow you to quickly find what you are looking for. Unfortunately, there are thousands of websites devoted to baby development, so wading through them all to find an appropriate one can be difficult. Be wary of any claims made by websites that are not supported by verifiable research. Three reputable websites devoted to baby development are The ABC's of Child Development, which is published by PBS; the American Academy of Pediatrics; and the Child Development Institute.

    Videos

    • Do you retain more information by watching something rather than reading something? If so, consider purchasing a baby development video. There are thousands of baby development videos on the market that range in topics from language acquisition to relationship development. Although watching videos can be time consuming, they do allow you to visualize exactly what kind of development is normal and to hear directly from experts in the fields. Three companies that offer baby development videos are Child Development Media, SR Publications and Child Development Video.

    Local Organizations

    • You might also look within your area for local organization dedicated to infant development. These organizations may hold conferences, classes and publish their own materials on baby development. The Infant Development Association of California, for example, offers conferences and training in topics ranging from social-emotional competence to identifying motor delays. Your local college or university could have centers for infant development as well, which could put you in contact with experts in the baby development field. The University of Denver, for example, has a Center for Infant Development that conducts research on child development and provides testing for infant development problems.

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