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Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Developmental milestones: 7 months.

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Movement milestones: Babies 4 to 7 months.

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CDC’s developmental milestones.

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Important Milestones: Your Baby By Nine Months.

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Important Milestones: Your Baby By Six Months.

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Karen Miles