\nMost parents are eager to see their child recognize them. It is easier for babies to recognize mothers as they quickly get accustomed to their unique scent. For some kids, it might take 2-3 months to recognize faces and start interacting with you.\n<\/li>\n
\nRolling over or turning over on the back happens when babies are around 4-6 months old. This stage is often preceded by the stage when babies get their head control, lifting their head and shoulder when placed on their stomach, which generally begins between 3-4 months.<\/p>\n
Quick Tip: Remember, once your little one starts turning on its back, you might want to keep a close watch on them especially if their bed doesn\u2019t have safety railings. We\u2019d recommend that you place them on a thick baby mat placed on the floor, where they could do all their stretching and turning, and you wouldn\u2019t have to worry about falling off from the bed.<\/em>\n<\/li>\n Newborn to 3 months \u2013 Around 17 hours<\/em><\/p>\n 6 to 12 months \u2013 Around 15 <\/em><\/p>\n 12 to 18 months \u2013 Around 14 hours<\/em><\/p>\n 2 years \u2013 11 to 14 hours<\/em><\/p>\n 3 to 5 years \u2013 10 to 13 hours<\/em><\/p>\n 6 to 8 years \u2013 9 to 12 hours<\/em>\n<\/li>\n However, a good thumb rule to start introducing solid foods will be the time when your child gets the head and shoulder control. To eat solid foods, babies must be able to sit up. Use this as an indicator that your child is now ready to take in solid foods.\n<\/li>\n However, some babies start teething as early as three months whereas some start after their first birthday too. In fact, some of them are born with one tooth, at times. So, it\u2019s totally okay if your baby has not showed any signs of teething even after 5 months or started showing it a bit early.<\/p>\n Remember, the teething stage might be slightly painful for your little one and they might need regular comforting from you. The gums may be a bit swollen and red where the new teeth are emerging.\n<\/li>\n
\nBetween 3-6 months, most babies develop a stable sleeping pattern where they sleep for 10 hours or more during the night, and take 1-2 hour naps in the morning and the afternoon. Here\u2019s a quick glance through the number of hours your baby needs to sleep as they grow up\u2026<\/p>\n
\nDoctors recommend introducing solid foods after 6 months of age. Till then, mother\u2019s milk is the best and provides all the nutrition a baby needs.<\/p>\n
\nBabies are ready for potty training between 18 months to 3 years of age. A child under 2 years of age doesn\u2019t have any control over nature\u2019s call, therefore, child health specialists don\u2019t advise training them for potty during this time.\n<\/li>\n
\nGenerally, most babies start teething between 4-7 months and the first teeth emerges around the 6th<\/sup> month. It might take 2-3 years to fully grow a complete teeth set.<\/p>\n
\nThe usual time for babies to start crawling is between 7-10 months. Crawling is a good exercise for babies to strengthen their muscles that\u2019ll help them walk in the next few months.<\/p>\n
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