KC Baby Editor's Letter

When you have a newborn, you anxiously watch for her to hit developmental milestones on time and do what you can to encourage and aid development. One big milestone is when Baby becomes mobile. It begins with turning over, rolling, then sitting up, and before long, your little one is standing and walking! I have a very vivid memory of when I learned my older was able to roll. I had set her on a blanket in the family room with some toys and then went to the kitchen to work on dinner. When I went back to check on her, I couldn’t find her and was completely flummoxed! Where could she have gone?!? I found her in the living room, under a chair. She had managed to roll from the family room to the living room and was happily kicking her legs up on the chair she had gotten herself under. It signaled the start of a new era in our home: our baby on the move! If your baby is soon to be on the move, check out Judy Goppert’s article.

With cooler temps settling in, now is the perfect time to get out with your little one! And there’s no shortage of fun to be had in KC! From pumpkin patches to great outings like the zoo and Johnson County Museum, there are plenty of things to do! Be sure to check out Kristina Light’s article, “Memorable Fall Traditions” along with weekly playdate ideas. And, believe it or not, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Find many more events and ideas for outings at KCParent.com. In addition, watch for great contests and giveaways!

Happy fall, Kansas City!