The Growth And Development Of Your Child

The Growth And Development Of Your Child

      In contrast to us, who struggle to finish our job commitments during the day and can only lie back, watch TV, and actually rest during the night, you small newborn is not bound to the fascist regulations of night and day. They will snooze wherever they choose, for whatever long they feel like it. Babies frequently sleep for about 17 hours each day. We've got nine hours more than we can reasonably handle. However, they don't take long naps like we do; most of them just last a few hours or fewer. When they do awaken, they will scream to remind you that they need to be fed and changed and will demand that you do it immediately.

      Put your infant in a room that is too bright for him or her to fall asleep in during the day so that he or she learns that nighttime is the time to sleep and daytime is the time to stay awake and act out, but be careful not to expose your child to direct sunlight. To make your baby's room cozy enough for him or her to fall asleep at night, either make it more or less dark.

      Each newborn has a unique set of reflexes at birth. If you touch his cheek with the tip of your hand or your breast, he will turn to face you. He will also open his lips if you put your finger in his palm, etc. These reflexes disappear after the baby's first few months and are adequately replaced by more spontaneous activity.

      Despite the great variety of infant foods available today, nothing offers as many nutrients as breast milk. The antidotes included in mother's milk help to build and safeguard the child's immune system against illnesses.

      After birth, the baby's weight fluctuates quickly. In just six months, it puts on twice as much weight as at birth. In the six months following birth, its weight triples. After one year of growth, its pattern stabilizes and resumes at a little slower rate. When a child turns one year old, they are about 30 inches long and 20 pounds in weight. At age two, these figures change to roughly 33 and 26.

      Around the age of three, your baby will enjoy observing faces and will try to grasp toys and interesting moving objects that are hung over its head. He or she will also respond to voices, sounds, and volume. By the time they are six months old, the majority of infants can stand and sit with moderate support. At nine months, your baby will be able to sit up by themselves and, if they have enough muscle, pull themselves up onto furniture. They will be able to point and, of course, eat small portions of food with their fingers now that they are speaking more effectively.

      Your child will probably be able to walk on her own and climb over objects like steps, cribs, and playpens by the time she turns one. She will also tend to favor one hand over the other and use it for the majority of her movements. Additionally, they will learn how to recognize faces, which will enable them to communicate their love and affection and help them get over their fear of strangers.