Milestones and Development Articles

Perhaps you’ve seen the flyers for “storytime with signs” at your local library or notices of “Baby Sign Language Workshops” at local clinics

Baby led weaning, explained by pediatricians: when to start, readiness signs, safe first foods, allergens, and gagging vs choking. Message a Blueberry doctor.

Elimination communication (EC) lets you read your baby's cues and skip some diapers. A pediatrician explains how it works, when to start, and the evidence.

From the moment your baby is born, you start waiting for the moment when you will hear your baby’s first words.

New teachers, new friends, new routines—it’s a lot! Learn easy ways to help your child feel calm and confident heading into the first week of school.

10 simple strategies to help your baby learn to talk, from speaking and reading to play and music.

Most babies start teething around 6 months (normal range 3-12). Learn the first signs, tooth order, and pediatrician-approved ways to soothe sore gums.

Catching small problems early can make a big difference in learning. Here's what to know about back-to-school eye and ear checks.

If your baby is pulling at one ear and otherwise looks well, with no fever, it's usually not an ear infection. Here's how to tell teething from infection.