Your newborn will grow and change more in the first year of life than during any time, making it an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking age for parents. During this time of rapid growth and physical development, make sure to take your infant in for the regular checkups recommended by your pediatrician and to stay up-to-date on any immunizations. For the first several months, your newborn will only need breast milk or formula for proper nutrition. When your baby is able to sit upright in a highchair and begins showing interest in food, you can start transitioning your baby to solid foods with pureed foods and cereals (iron-fortified). While every baby is different and will grow at his or her own pace, during the first year your baby will change dramatically in five areas of development: physical, cognitive, emotional and social, language, and sensory and motor skills. Every baby is different. Always ask your pediatrician if you have questions or concerns. Until they are able to walk independently, babies will use furniture and other objects to pull themselves up and “cruise” around the room

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