Many parents find it hard not to start comparing their baby’s development with other baby’s. This can lead to lots of anxiety since each child goes through the various development milestones at different ages and often in different order. One baby may have mastered crawling at 1 year while another is already walking. The best advice for new parents is to avoid a rush to judgment about your child’s development. If you have concerns, consult your pediatrician.

Taking the long view will give you more peace of mind, since your child will most likely hit each milestone when the time is right. It will also help prepare you for childhood and adolescence, when your child will continue to develop at his or her own pace. To read more on this topic, see this article on the Parents Magazine website.

There are as many types of toys as there are types of babies. If you have an active baby who likes noise, a toy that provides lots of activities is a great choice. The Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Workbench is a perfect example. Baby can pound, tap, slide, spin and drill while experiencing colors, shapes, numbers and letters. The workbench includes 15 prerecorded sing-along songs and other fun sounds. Find out more about this fun toy and other educational toys for babies on the Fischer Price website.