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At first, caring for your baby may feel like an endless cycle
of feeding, diapering and soothing. But soon, signs of your
baby's growth and development will emerge. We are gonna explain
you monthly, how your little one will grow up and what
to expect from his development and the most important part
is , how you can promoting your baby's development.
Month One
Babies are called newborns during their first month of life. Although your
newborn sleeps a lot and eat a lot too, powerful changes are occurring
in his development's areas.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Turn from side to back.
Your baby's stretching and
kicking is likely to get more vigorous.
If you offer a toy, your baby
may grasp it and hold on tight for a few moments.
He also blink at bright
lights
Respond
to sound Stare and focus at faces
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Follow objects moved about 6 to 12 inches from face
Ooohs and aahhs
Turn towards your voice and familiar
Look and see black and white patterns
Start
studing his or her hands and feets
They are sensitive at
the way you hold and feed them
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Smile in response to your smile
Hold head steady when upright Promoting your baby's development
Demonstrate your love
The most important part in your baby's life is Mom, every
minute is the perfect time for tender ,love and lot of kisses all this
can help
your baby to feel loved, secure and safe. Let him to touch your face
with his little fingers.
Talk to your Baby
Before your baby can understand a word you can ask questions and respond
to your
baby's
coos and gurgles. Describe what you see, hear and smell around your enviroment
. Use simple words that
apply
to your
baby's everyday life. Remember that your tone of voice communicates ideas
and emotions as well.
Change positions
Place your baby on his or her tummy to
play. Hold a colorful toy or make
an interesting noise to encourage your baby to pick up his or her head. Many
newborns get fussy or frustrated on their tummies, so keep these sessions
brief at first — just a few minutes at a time. If drowsiness sets in,
place your baby on his or her back to sleep.
Respond quickly to tears.
In any given day, the average newborn cries
for more than two hours. Whether your baby needs a diaper change, feeding
session or simply warm contact, respond quickly. Your attention will help
build a strong bond with your baby — and the confidence he or she will
need to settle down without your help one day.
Month 2
You had to actually convince yourself that your baby is recognizing you
in a special manner than others. You had to know within your heart that she
is actually responding back to you. However, the developments were so subtly
apparent and showing intermittently that nothing could be taken for granted
by you.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Smile in response to your smile
Follow objects with eyes
Make noises other than crying
Repeat Ooohs and aahhs
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Hold up head at 45 degree angle while on stomach
Make smoother movements
Smile and laugh in response to you
Hold head steady when upright
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Raise chest and head (do a mini push up), while on stomach
Reach for an object
Roll over one way
Bring both hands together
Bear weight on legs
Promoting your Baby's development
You can help promote healthy development by interacting with your child and
providing a loving and stimulating environment.
Also, learn about normal
behavior and development patterns. This information helps you to understand
your baby's changes and healthy ways of responding to them.
Allow your baby to explore safely. Offer guidance and limits, but respect your baby's curiosity
and growing abilities. This can help your child develop
the confidence needed to try new skills and to grow and develop into a healthy
child.
Month 3
Your three-month-old’s sleeping and eating patterns become more predictable
now. In your three month old's development, you’ll also notice your
child discovering new ways to communicate with you and discover the world … touching,
feeling and grabbing everything within reach.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Hold up head at 45 degree angle while on stomach
Hold head steady when upright
Laugh and smile
Recognize your face
Open and shut hands
Kick legs
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Recognize your voice
Hold up head at 90 degree angle while on stomach
Bring both hands together
Squeal and coo in delight
Do small mini pushups
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Bear weight on both legs
Bat at toys
Reach for toys and objects
Roll over
Turn to familiar voices
Make a razzing sound
Promoting your Baby's development
The parents face is the most important visual stimulus , play with your
baby Peek-a-boo.
Talk to him different languages if you know any.
You are the most important part in your baby's
life, every minute
is the perfect time for tender love and lot of kisses , all this can
help your
baby to feel loved, secure and safe. Let him to touch your face with
his little fingers and play with him.
Call him by his name and use simple words to talk to him.
Month 4
At four months, your baby is just beginning to find hisr voice...and laugh!
Here's what else your little baby is up to these days.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Be active, playful, and gregarious.
Reach and grasps some objects.
Shake rattle when placed in hand.
Carefully studies objects placed in hand.
Puts everything into mouth.
Plays contentedly with fingers and hands.
Usually sleeps through the night.
Acknowledges bottle gleefully.
Laughs and giggles while playing and socializing.
Basks …
Hold up head at 90 degree angle while on stomach
Bear weight on both legs
Goo and coo when you talk
Laugh and smile
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Grasp a rattle or toy
Pay attention to small object held in front of his or her face
Roll over
Reach out for objects
Do small mini push ups
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Turn in direction of familiar voices
Hold head level with body when pulled to sit
Sit without support
Make a razzing sound
Get upset if you take a toy away
Month 5
With increasing eye-hand coordination, your five-month-old baby not only
sees things, but reaches, grabs and tastes them, too! Each day brings something
new for your infant. To capture your five-month-old baby’s attention.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Roll over
Do small mini push ups
Pay attention to small objects held in front of his or her face
Reach out for objects
Grasp a rattle or toy
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Hold head level with body when pulled to sit
Make razzing sound
Turn to new sounds
Recognize own name
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Get upset if you take a toy away
Pass object from one hand to the other
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Try to get toy or object that is out of reach
Sit momentarily without support
Repeat sounds like ma-ma-ma-ma or da-da-da-da
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin
Month 6
It's
halftime through your baby's first year, and your little
one may be sitting on her own, eating solid
foods, and possibly even
sporting her first tiny tooth. he'll be working harder than ever at
communicating with you — and he'll be commanding your attention.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Babble with inflection
Respond to his or her own name
Respond to sound by making sounds
Babble chains of consonants (usually sounds for m, b, d)
Use his or her voice to express pleasure and displeasure
Keep head level when
pulled to sitting position
Sit momentarily with minimal support
Roll back in forth in both directions
Imitate sound and facial expressions
Reach for and grabs objects and toys
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Sit without support
Feed self a cracker
Get upset if you take a toy away
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Work at getting a toy that is out of reach
Repeat sounds like ma-ma-ma-ma or da-da-da-da
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Start crawling
Get into a sitting position from stomach
Say mama or dada
Pick up small objects with fingers
Babble and combine two syllable sounds
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin
Month 7
Did you know that encouraging those early coos and babbles is fundamental
to your seven-month-old baby's language development? It's true; seven-month-old
babies need to learn that sounds form words, words link to make sentences
and sentences combine into stories. So enjoy the give-and-take of your
early "conversations" with your seven month old, and read on
for playtime activities that are right for this stage.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Sit without support
Make razzing sounds
Imitate sound
Work at getting a toy that is out of reach
Feed self a cracker or finger food
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Start crawling or lunging forward
Get upset if you take a toy away
Play peek-a-boo
Distinguish emotions by your tone of voice
Pass object from one hand to the other
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Stand while holding onto something
Wave goodbye
Clap hands
Bang objects together
Say mama or dada
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Month 8
For your eight-month-old, the world is full of interesting things to explore,
with this handy new ability to hold his own, your baby will start getting
the
hang of
self-feeding, so allow him to experiment with plenty of healthy, safe
choices. Beyond self-feeding, your baby will also enjoy using her
hands to pass toys back and forth and shake and
bang them. He'll grab for any interesting object, from your pen to your
earrings to your breakfast, and may even point an imperious little finger
at something he wants but can't get on her own. And of course, once
he gets a grip, he'll want to sample everything by putting it in her
mouth.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Start crawling
Sit without support
Pass object from one hand to the other
Respond to own name
Mouth and chew on objects
Reach for spoon when being fed
Turn away when finished eating
Say mama and dada to both parents (usually isn’t specific)
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Stand while holding on to something
Crawl well
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Walk holding onto furniture
Clap and bang objects together
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Indicate wants with different gestures
Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick things up
Stand alone momentarily
Wave goodbye
Understand the word no (but usually doesn’t obey it)
Month 9
Your baby goes through many changes this first year; lots of love and praise
from you will encourage your child to move on to the next achievement.
And toys and games that respond to actions and reward your baby with fun
surprises help, too … it’s great to see that expression of “I
did it!” on your baby’s face
Most babies should be able to . . .
Stand while holding on to something
Look for dropped objects
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Clap and bang objects together
Combine syllables into word like sounds
Separation and stranger anxiety may begin
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick things up
Walk holding onto furniture
Stand alone momentarily
Wave goodbye
Drop object and then looks for them
Understand the word no (but usually doesn’t obey it)
Begin to identify self in a mirror
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Say mama and dada to the right parents
Play patty cake
Play ball
Drink from a cup independently
Stand alone well
Say one word other than mama or dada
Month 10
Your baby may develop new fears at this stage, and may even show fear in
things which never bothered himr before, such as taking a bath or visiting
a new place. Don't be alarmed by this, as it is natural. Your baby is becoming
aware of his surroundings and showing a concern for hisr own well
being. One way to help him to get over this is to take himr with
you when you go shopping or to new places. With you by his side he
will soon realize that he has nothing to fear from these new situations.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Stand holding on to someone or something
Walk holding onto furniture
Pull up to standing position from sitting
Wave goodbye
Crawl well
Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick things up
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Say mama and dada to the right parents
Understand the word no but doesn’t always obey it
Respond to own name
Indicate what he or she wants with gestures other than crying
Stand alone momentarily
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Drink from a cup independently
Stand alone well
Play ball and patty cake
Walk for a step or two
Say one word other than mama or dada
Put toys or object into a container
Month 11
Your baby is growing and learning at an amazing rate. As you watch the progress
from day to day, offer encouragement with plenty of cheers and positive
reinforcement—your approval will help your child believe “What
I’m doing is great!” And for great party ideas, visit our birthday
planner and make baby’s 1st birthday even more memorable!
Most babies should be able to . . .
Say mama and dada to the right parents
Wave goodbye
Clap hands
Understand the word no but doesn’t always obey it
Stand alone momentarily
Play ball and patty cake
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Say one word other than mama or dada
Drink from a cup independently
Indicate what he or she wants with gestures other than crying
Imitate others
Put toys or object into a container
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Stand alone well
Babble that sounds like her or she is talking a foreign language
Say two or more words other than mama or dada
Drink from a cup independently
Understand simple instructions
Walk well
Month 12
Sometime soon, your baby may actually earn the right to bear the title "toddler" — by
taking his first shaky steps. (If he doesn't, no worries; the range of development
for this skill is wide — anywhere from nine to 18 months is totally
normal.) What can you expect from these early wobbly walks? Your lovely
walker will probably have an uneven gait that makes him look like he's always
about to teeter over. He's
going to bump into furniture, walls, pets, and people. That's to be expected.
After all, he's working so hard at putting one foot in front of the other
that he won't always notice what's right ahead of him. Plus, at just one
year old, he's still farsighted and doesn't yet have the depth perception
of an older child or adult. Add in an adorable lack of coordination, and
it's no wonder he crashes from time to time.
Most babies should be able to . . .
Imitate others sounds and activities
Babble different word like sounds
Indicate wants with gestures other than crying
Clap hands and bang objects together
Say one word other than mama or dada
Crawl well
Walk holding onto furniture well
Fearful of strangers
Pull off socks
Some babies will probably be able to . . .
Say two or more words other than mama or dada
Take a few steps
Understand simple instructions
Test parents responses to certain behavior
Stand well
Walk with help
Shake head no
Some babies could possibly be able to . . .
Walk well
Scribble with markers or crayons
Say three or more words other than mama or dada
Respond to command without gestures
Babble that sounds like her or she is talking a foreign language
Drink from a cup independently
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