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Growth spurt

How to Tell if Baby Is Really Having a Growth Spurt or Not

May 28, 2026May 4, 2026 by valplowman
Baby getting her head measured while sleeping in mom's arms

Is it really a growth spurt — or something else? Learn the key signs to look for so you can stop guessing and start helping your baby (and your schedule) …

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Categories Baby, Eat Tags Growth spurt, newborns Leave a comment

Baby Growth Spurts: Everything You Need To Know

May 7, 2026August 24, 2022 by valplowman
Baby being weighed

Know the signs of a growth spurt, how to handle the growth spurt, what ages are growth spurts, how long a growth spurt lasts, and feeding baby in growth. It …

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Categories Baby, Eat Tags Baby Whisperer, Growth spurt, newborns 23 Comments

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week 10

November 14, 2022October 17, 2012 by valplowman

Newborn schedule for baby’s 10th week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the tenth week of life. 9-10 week old newborn routine. Find out what to do with a newborn …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding Tags Growth spurt, newborn summary, postpartum 25 Comments

Babywise Instructs Parents to Feed Baby When Hungry

November 20, 2024February 15, 2010 by valplowman
On Becoming Babywise does not say to starve baby. It says to feed baby when hungry nearly 30 times. Babywise allows parents to feed a hungry baby and does not cause failure to thrive.

Babywise does not say to starve baby. It says to feed baby when hungry nearly 30 times. Babywise allows parents to feed a hungry baby and does not cause failure …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise books, babywise theory, Growth spurt, On Becoming Babywise 32 Comments

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 35

January 23, 2025December 1, 2009 by valplowman
McKenna at 35 weeks old

Schedule and routine for a 34-35 week old baby. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how to structure your day. Do you …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, eczema, Growth spurt, independent playtime, juice 29 Comments

Index: Growth Spurts

July 7, 2025July 6, 2009 by valplowman
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McKenna Newborn Summary: Week Eight

November 14, 2022May 27, 2009 by valplowman
8 week old Babywise baby

All about the days of a 7-8 week old Babywise baby. Read about concerns, growth spurt, naps, and feeding schedules for an 8 week old. This is a summary for …

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Categories Baby Tags 45 minute intruder, cluster feeding, Growth spurt, newborn summary, perspective 21 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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