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Here's Why Newborns Know to Move Toward Mom's Nipple
By Sara G. Miller published
Newborn babies can't do much, but place them on their mom's chest and they'll instinctively gravitate to the nipple, to breast-feed.

Babies Retain Their Early Exposure to Foreign Languages
By Stephanie Pappas published
Korean adoptees to the Netherlands recalled the sounds of their native tongue.

Doctor of Baby Poop: Q&A with Author of 'Looking Out for Number Two'
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new book makes understanding baby digestion less of a crap shoot.

Book Excerpt: 'Looking Out for Number Two' (Harper Wave, 2017)
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new book by a pediatric gastroenterologist offers a reassuring (and humorous) perspective on the mysterious effluvia that infants produce.

10 Animal Mothers That Carry Babies on Their Backs
By Mindy Weisberger published
A surprising variety of animals "piggyback" their young.

Diet, Exercise and 'Giraffe Hugs': Up Close and Personal with April and Her Baby
By Mindy Weisberger published
Live Science gets the low-down on April the giraffe and her newborn calf, from Jordan Patch, owner of Animal Adventure Park.

It's a Boy! See First Photos of Newborn Giraffe
By Mindy Weisberger published
The baby male giraffe, still to be named, and mama April are doing well.

Watch Live: April the Giraffe Cares for Her Calf
By Mindy Weisberger published
Watch a pregnant giraffe in the last stages of her pregnancy, live on YouTube.
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