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Our easy-to-read Month By Month series of articles provide you with the basics for taking care of your baby. Read them prior to having your baby and you'll know what to expect the first 12 months. Refer back to them after having your baby and get a refresher. Each month is broken into sections, so you can easily find the areas that interest you.

Nine Months-and Growing! Questions Parents Ask Safety First-at Every Age Other Possible Hazards Need Special Attention Games for Learning Your Baby's Nine-Month Checkup Guiding Your Baby Early Intervention and Your Baby's Developing Skills Games for Skill Building What's It like To Be Nine Months Old? Bathing Your Baby Bowel Habits Sleeping Patterns Help Your Baby Feed Himself Solid Foods Breastfeeding Tips Protect Your Baby's Teeth Choking Hazards for Young Eaters Take Time for Yourself When Someone Else Cares for Your Baby How Children Grow

Month By Month has been adapted for Fathers from Healthy Start, Grow Smart, Your Newborn, Washington, D.C. 2002 - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.