Milestones

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    9 Baby Milestones: What to Look for and When

    “If it’s just one milestone that your child is a little behind on, mention it to your pediatrician,” says Tanya R. Altmann, MD, author of Mommy Calls (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008). Smiling When it’s likely to happen: A baby should be smiling back at his parents around two months of age, but there are some instances when it may take a little longer, says Altmann, like if baby was born prematurely. What if baby misses the mark: “Smiling is really one of those first milestones I’m lookin