Your Baby Is 52 Weeks Old!

Happy birthday to baby! It's perfectly normal for parents to feel a mixture of pride at seeing how far you've come and sadness at how quickly your little one has gone from baby to toddler. Enjoy your day together — this is the beginning of an exciting new stage in both of your lives.

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By Paula Prezioso, MD, Pediatrician

Updated March 15, 2017

Image: Christine Sandrock of Simply Bloom Photography / The Bump

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In addition to a fab first birthday party, baby needs to fit in a doctor’s appointment this month. Your ped will check baby’s growth and development, just like previous well-child visits.

To-do:

Move to the toddler board
Take baby to the doc for a checkup
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[tip] Take your car seat to your local National Highway Traffic Safety Administration office to make sure it fits safety standards.

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All medical information reviewed by Dr. Paula Prezioso of Pediatric Associates in New York City

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.

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Your Baby Is 52 Weeks Old!

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