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Baby Development Stages: The First Year

Written by Gina Shaw

From helpless newborn to active toddler: It takes just 12 short months for your baby to undergo this incredible transformation. Babies grow and change at an astounding pace, and every month brings new and exciting developments.

New moms and dads often wonder what to expect next and how to know if their baby’s development is on target. Instead of focusing too much on developmental milestones, however, it’s important to remember that babies all develop at their own pace. There’s a fairly wide “window” for when it is normal for a baby to reach a particular developmental stage.

“If your baby reaches one milestone sooner, she may reach another one later, because she’s so busy perfecting the other skill,” says Jennifer Shu, MD, pediatrician and co-author of Heading Home with Your Newborn.

Some babies may say their first word at eight months, while others don’t talk until a little after the one-year mark. And walking may start anytime between nine and 18 months.

Keeping those kinds of variations in mind, here’s what your baby may be doing during each three-month stage of the first year.

Baby Development: One to Three Months

During this first development stage, babies’ bodies and brains are learning to live in the outside world. Between birth and three months, your baby may start to:

• Smile. Early on, it will be just to themselves. But within three months, they’ll be smiling in response to your smiles and trying to get you to smile back at them.
• Raise their head and chest when on their tummy.
• Track objects with their eyesand gradually decrease eye crossing.
• Open and shut their hands and bring hands to their mouth.
• Grip objects in their hands.
• Take swipes at or reach for dangling objects, though they usually won’t be able to get them yet.

Baby Development: Four to Six Months

During these months, babies are really learning to reach out and manipulate the world around them. They’re mastering the use of those amazing tools, their hands. And they’re discovering their voices. From 4 to 6 months old, your baby will probably:

• Roll over from front to back or back to front. Front-to-back usually comes first.
• Babble, making sounds that can sound like real language.
• Laugh.
• Reach out for and grab objects (watch out for your hair), and manipulate toys and other objects with their hands.
• Sit up with support and have great head control.

Baby Development: Seven to Nine Months

During the second half of this year, your little one becomes a baby on the go. After learning that they can get somewhere by rolling over, they’ll spend the next few months figuring out how to move forward or backward. If you haven’t baby-proofed yet, better get on it!

• During this time period, your baby may:
• Start to crawl. This can include scooting (propelling around on their bottom) or “army crawling” (dragging themselves on their tummy by arms and legs), as well as standard crawling on hands and knees. Some babies never crawl, moving directly to from scooting to walking.
• Sit without support.
• Respond to familiar words like their name. They may also respond to “No” by briefly stopping and looking at you, and may start babbling "Mama" and "Dada."
• Clap and play games such as patty-cake and peekaboo.
• Learn to pull up to a standing position.

Baby Development: 10 to 12 Months

The last development stage in baby’s first year is quite a transition. They aren’t an infant anymore, and they might look and act more like a toddler. But they are still a baby in many ways. They are learning to:

• Begin feeding herself. Babies at this developmental stage master the “pincer grasp“ -- meaning they can hold small objects such as O-shaped cereal between their thumb and forefinger.
• Cruise, or move around the room on their feet while holding onto the furniture.
• Say one or two words, and "Mama" and "Dada" become specific name for parents. The average is about three spoken words by the first birthday, but the range on this is enormous.
• Point at objects they want in order to get your attention.
• Begin “pretend play” by copying you or using objects correctly, such as pretending to talk on the phone.
• Take their first steps. This usually happens right around one year, but it can vary greatly.

Your Baby’s Development: When to Talk to a Pediatrician

What should you do if you think your baby is not meeting growth or developmental milestones, when they should? First, says Shu, trust your instincts. “If you really feel like something’s wrong, then talk to your doctor about it because if there is a problem, we want to catch it as soon as we can," she says. "Early intervention is best, and you know your child better than anyone.”

Remember, however, that it is not exactly when your baby sits up by themselves or says their first words that is important; it’s that they are moving forward in their development. “Don’t look at the time as much as the progression, and see that your child is changing and growing,” says Shu. “It’s not a race. Nobody’s going to ask on a college application when your child first walked or said ‘da-da.’”

Your Child’s Development -- Month by Month

This table shows common developmental milestones that babies reach each month during their first year, in four major categories. Keep in mind that all babies are different and every baby grows at their own pace. There's no precise time that most of these skills first appear. If your child hasn’t reached a milestone by the month it is listed on this chart, it is usually a perfectly normal variation in child development. Watch for progress, not deadlines.

1-Month-Old Baby: Milestones and More

1-Month-Old Baby

Your baby is one month old! What an amazing first month—for you and baby. It's hard to believe how much your day-to-day has changed now that this beautiful (and confusing!) person has entered the world and turned your life upside down. One-month-old babies are completely dependent on their caregivers. And you’re completely in love with your newbie. You're probably feeling more confident in your parenting abilities than you were just a month ago, and with good reason—you're trusting your instincts, putting baby first and reading up on one-month-old baby development and parenting advice, which is proof enough that you're doing a great job!

Want to know what to expect in the coming days and weeks for your one-month-old? We’re sharing everything you need to know to ensure baby is well on track—from one-month-old baby milestones to sleeping and feeding schedules to basic routines and more.

In the article:
1-month-old development
1-month-old health
1-month-old feeding
1-month-old sleep
1-month-old schedule
Activities for a 1-month-old baby
1-month-old checklist and tips

1-Month-Old Development

Pretty much all baby did in the first month was sleep, cry, eat and poop, but soon their little (or, make that, big) personality will emerge. Case in point: You will probably notice your one-month-old baby cooing and ahh-ing in the coming weeks. How ridiculously cute is that!?

1-month-old baby weight and length

We know you’re wondering: How much should a one-month-old weigh? What should their length (aka height) be? The average one-month-old baby weight is 9.2 pounds for girls and 9.9 pounds for boys, according to the World Health Organization.

Of course, if baby weighs or measures much more or much less than the average, it doesn’t mean there’s a problem. Babies—just like adults—come in different shapes and sizes. What’s important is that baby’s growing and putting on weight at a healthy rate. The pediatrician will check on that, and ensure that they’re progressing on their growth chart at that all-important one-month checkup.

Your baby has likely gained 1.5 to 2 pounds and grown about 1.5 to 2 inches since birth, and baby’s head probably measures about an inch larger.

Coming up: In a 6-week-old baby, a growth spurt is pretty common, so be mentally prepared! Sometimes babies feed more frequently when they’re in a spurt, so know you might have to keep up with an extra demanding baby. Wondering if baby has hit this stage? If they’re acting fussier than usual or falling out of their sleep routine (if you even have one at this point!), it’s very likely your little one is working hard on growing bigger and stronger (a comforting reminder when you’re calming your cranky cutie at all hours of the night).

1-month-old’s five senses

Since hearing is developed in utero around 35 weeks, your one-month-old baby’s hearing is fully developed, and they may turn toward familiar sounds and voices. Initially, fluids in the ears affect the clarity of sound, and the parts of the brain that deal with sound processing have to develop, which usually doesn't happen until the seven-month mark. Here are some more interesting facts about your one-month-old’s developing senses:

• Baby’s eyes still wander and may sometimes cross, which could make you wonder: How far can a one-month-old see? They can now see and focus on objects that are about 8 to 12 inches away. They like black and white patterns and those in other contrasting colors. But they’d rather look at faces than anything else, so no need for fancy toys. Just hold baby facing you, and chat away!
• You may also be curious if baby can recognize your face at the one-month stage. Some experts believe babies can recognize their caregivers within just a few days of birth, while others suggest babies begin remembering faces by the two-month mark. That said, by 8 months, baby will be able to identify you from across the room—so you have that to look forward to.
• Baby’s sense of smell is developing too. They like sweet smells (bitter or acidic things are basically yuck to them), and if you’re nursing, baby would probably be able to pick your breast milk out of a lineup, since they know the smell and taste so well. (And, FYI, breast milk is also very sweet!)
• Baby loves to touch things that are soft (a cozy blanket) and doesn’t like to be held or moved in a rough or abrupt way. So keep things gentle—you probably already are!

1-month-old baby milestones

Your newborn is still pretty much a cute blob at this point. Still, throughout the month you’ll notice some rapid changes and impressive developments. There are some one-month-old baby milestones on the horizon.

“What should my one-month-old be doing?” That’s the question every new parent asks. While every baby’s different, it’s typical for a one-month-old baby to still be keeping their hands tight in fists. Baby probably jerks and quivers their arms and has keen reflexes. If they haven’t started smiling already, they probably will in the next month—so exciting!

While you should be patient with baby’s progress hitting milestones, there are a few developmental red flags you should be aware of. Call the doctor if your one-month-old baby:

• Is feeding slowly, has trouble sucking, sweats while feeding, turns blue while feeding or projectile vomits with most feedings
• Doesn’t blink in bright light
• Doesn’t respond to loud sounds
• Doesn’t focus their eyes on an object or follow it with their eyes when it moves
• Has a trembling jaw or repetitive movements that don’t stop when touched
• Doesn’t seem to move their arms and legs much
• Seems overly loose or overly stiff in the limbs

1-Month-Old Health

With babies, in general, no news is good news. As long as you’re not seeing signs of a problem, your one-month-old’s health is probably totally great. A few common health concerns of parents of one-month-olds include:

• Constipation. Parents wonder: How often should a one-month-old poop? The answer is around two times per day, if they’re being fed formula. Breastfed babies can have bowel movements as infrequently as once a week and still be totally healthy. The general rule of thumb is that if baby’s poop comes out in hard, small balls, you’ve got a one-month-old baby who’s constipated. Check out more on how to handle constipation.
• Congestion. Babies often seem a little stuffy, but if your little one is coughing, has a runny nose, has a fever, is breathing fast or not eating well, check in with your pediatrician If your one-month-old is congested, head over here to get more info on how to help them breathe and feel better.

1-Month-Old Feeding

At one month, baby is still probably feeding once every two to three hours if you’re breastfeeding or once every three to four hours if you’re formula feeding. By now, you’ve probably learned to follow baby’s cues to determine when they’re hungry—you may even be able to identify their own distinct “hungry cry.”

How much should a 1-month-old baby eat?

If you’re breastfeeding, don’t worry too much about the quantity of breast milk. You can’t measure it when it comes straight from the tap anyhow! Baby will know when they’re full by stopping, moving away from your breast or falling asleep. Soon, baby will become a more efficient feeder and will be able to get more milk in a shorter amount of time—so you may notice you spend a teeny bit less time feeding in the coming months.

If you’re formula-feeding, baby is probably consuming a four-ounce bottle about once every four hours.

What can a 1-month-old baby eat this month?

Baby should still stick to just formula or breast milk, or a combo of both. Wondering if a one-month-old can drink water? Most doctors recommend waiting until baby is at least 6 months old before giving them water. They get plenty of fluids from your breast milk or formula! There may be some exceptions, so always check with your pediatrician first.

1-month-old feeding schedule

Image: Megan Rubey

1-Month-Old Sleep

If you’ve got a one-month-old baby at home, chances are sleep is at the top of your priority list. And while your little one may get adequate shuteye, it’s probably not at the most ideal hours.

How much sleep does a 1-month-old get?

One-month-old babies typically sleep about 15 to 16 hours per day. How it’s split up throughout the day depends on the baby, but around three daytime naps is pretty typical, with eight-and-a-half hours of sleep probably coming at night (with plenty of interruptions, of course!).

Doesn’t sound exactly like your kid? It’s okay—different babies have different personalities, just like adults! Any sleep concerns should be discussed with your pediatrician, who can give you personalized advice, but here are some common one-month-old sleep concerns:

1-month-old baby won’t sleep

There are so many reasons it might be tough to get baby to sleep. They could be overstimulated, uncomfortable or just want to cuddle with you. Try some of these tricks to help baby sleep, and if they don’t seem to work, talk your pediatrician.

1-month-old baby sleeping all day

Some babies get what’s called “day/night confusion,” where they mix up day and nights. Some might have an illness that’s making them sleep more than usual. Others might just be extra sleepy! Try to pinpoint the cause of baby’s sleepiness and then decide whether or not it could be an issue—if baby’s otherwise healthy, eating and peeing enough, then it’s probably not something to worry over.

1-month-old sleep schedule

Here’s an example of a typical one-month-old’s sleep schedule:

Image: Megan Rubey

1-Month-Old Schedule

It’s not really possible to get a one-month-old on a schedule, but you can start to incorporate patterns throughout baby’s day. For example, a “sleep, eat, play” routine works for a lot of babies. Over time, you’ll find that sticking to a pattern like that may develop into a more predictable daily routine. Just remember to be flexible—things can change, and it’s important you roll with the punches. Keep following baby’s cues for hunger and sleep.

1-month-old example schedule

A one-month-old’s daily schedule might look something like this:

Image: Megan Rubey

If you’re worried about your one-month-old baby’s schedule or routine, talk to their pediatrician.

Activities for a 1-Month-Old Baby

Yes, a one-month-old baby may be small and helpless, but that doesn’t mean you can’t interact with them and enjoy a few beginner activities together. It’s true that baby can’t do much, but they’ll still get a kick out of playtime with you. Don’t know where to start? Use your imagination; it doesn’t take a lot of effort or skill to engage and entertain your newborn. Below, some ideas to try with your tiny playmate.

• Talk to baby. It’s never too early to start communicating with baby. Use an animated voice, make eye contact and pour your heart out. Don’t know what to talk about? Walk your one-month-old through a diaper change, describe different family members or chat about the animal characters on their nursery walls. Baby loves your familiar voice and is happy to listen to anything and everything you want to say—or sing for that matter. And when they start to coo? Reply right back! These early conversations are precious, and baby will adore every moment.
• Read to baby. Grab a picture or board book, and introduce your one-month-old to the joys of reading. Research has found that reading to baby from the get-go can foster early literacy skills. What’s more, it offers a sweet bonding moment.
• Make silly faces. Babies love to look at faces, so give them what they want! Scrunch up your nose, stick out your tongue or make a puckered face, and your one-month-old baby will think it’s an absolute hoot. For now, you’ll be the star of this one-person show. Before you know it, they’ll join in and begin imitating your silly faces and even trying out their own.
• Use rattles and toys. At this stage, a one-month-old baby may start using their eyes to track moving objects. To encourage this reaction, shake a brightly colored rattle or move a ball from side to side, and see if baby’s head turns. Baby may soon connect the dots and understand that their eyes can follow an object’s motion.
• Go for a walk. Fresh air can work wonders for you and your one-month-old baby. Going for a stroll is also a great early way to expose baby to the outside world. Different sights, smells and sounds will help engage baby’s senses. What’s more, a change of scenery might do you some good too!

1-Month-Old Checklist and Tips

One-month-old babies are sweet and sleepy little things; they may not do a lot, but there’s plenty of developmental milestones happening behind the scenes. While you prepare for the next exciting stage, here’s a list of to-dos to tackle:

• Take baby to their one-month checkup for a wellness evaluation, and to track their one-month-old baby milestones.
• Ask the doctor about supplementing with vitamin D drops if you’re breastfeeding.
• Check baby’s vaccine schedule; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine between months one and two.
• Schedule baby’s two-month checkup.
• Go to your postpartum checkup at about six weeks post-birth (sooner if you had a c-section).
• Plan a date night with your partner (even if it’s while baby’s sleeping).
• Take baby’s one-month old baby milestone photo.

The early days of parenthood are equal parts exciting and exhausting. One-month-olds learn and grow every day. It’s a nonstop adventure; enjoy all the one-month-old baby milestones. Trust us, the old adage is spot on: The days are long, but the years are short. Soak it in.

Medical content was reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, MD, a board-certified pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of NYC and NYU Langone Health in New York City, and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is also the coauthor of The Pediatrician’s Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers.

Child Development Calendar from the Health of the Nation

The Child Development Calendar from the Health of the Nation medical center is a convenient system that tells parents by months how the baby is developing.

Child development by months

Newborn

How does the baby behave in the first weeks of life? Should I be worried if he sleeps 18 hours a day? What you need to know about the features of feeding the crumbs, and what recommendations for care should be followed?

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1 month

What happens to a child at the age of one month, how his behavior changes. Features of development and the emergence of new actions. What you need to know about nutrition, daily care. Planned visits to doctors and testing.

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2 months

What happens in the life of a child at the age of 2 months? What behaviors should be taken into account? The appearance of the first emotions of the baby, the development of the vocal apparatus.

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3 months

What discoveries do parents expect when a child turns 3 months old? The emergence of new skills, the first conscious manifestation of emotions and desires. What you need to know about the features of feeding?

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4 months

What happens to a 4 month old baby? The first serious games and interaction with the outside world. What you need to know about the features of feeding, and what recommendations for care should be followed?

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5 months

Transition period from horizontal position. What you need to know about the features of feeding crumbs? What should parents of a five-month-old baby be prepared for?

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6 months

What did the baby learn at 6 months of age? How critical is the discrepancy with accepted norms? What you need to know about the features of feeding crumbs, how to introduce the first complementary foods?

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7-9 months

What happens to a child aged 7-9 months? The baby begins to sit, crawl or even take the first steps. The first attempts to speak appear. Toys are used in a new capacity.

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10-12 months

How does a 10-12 month old baby behave? How does his daily routine change and what games will be more interesting to play closer to the first birthday?

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12-15 months

How does a 12-15 month old child behave? What has changed in behavior, and what features of development is important to remember?

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15-18 months

How does the child behave at the age of 15-18 months? What you need to know about the features of behavior, what to pay attention to?

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18-24 months

How does a child aged 18-24 months behave? What did the baby learn in 2 years? How to make a diet?

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Child development by months up to a year

Main recommendations:

• Breastfeeding. WHO recommends breastfeeding until 2 years of age
• Be careful with objects that are dangerous for the child - those that he can swallow or injure him. Read more at the link.
• Communicate as much as possible with your child, play with him. It is believed that more progress in the development of skills is shown by kids, the more parents communicate with him.
• Take more walks in the fresh air.
• Bathe your child and keep him hygienic. Clean your nose, trim your nails.

Periods of development

• From birth to one month
• 1 to 2 months
• 2 to 3 months
• 3 to 4 months
• 4 to 5 months
• 5 to 6 months
• 6 to 9 months
• 9 to 12 months

A newborn is a child in the first 28 days of life. The first month the baby almost all the time - up to 20 hours - sleeps. The baby is adapting to new conditions. He still sees and hears poorly and really needs his mother.

Psychophysical development

During the first month, the newborn adds about 600 grams to the initial weight, 3 centimeters to the height, head circumference increases by 1.5 - 2 centimeters.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• by the middle of the second week of life they are able to fix an object with a glance (slowly move a bright toy to the right and left at a distance of 40-50 cm)
• from the middle of the second week reacts to a loud sharp sound (starting and blinking).
• From the age of three weeks, the baby fixes immovable objects, such as the face of mom or dad.
• by the fourth week, eye movements become more orderly and smoother.
• begins to smile by the end of the fourth week.

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• Establishment of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has a number of benefits and most moms try to get it right. With mother's milk, the child receives a number of unique components and substances that protect the child's body. Milk is always at the right temperature, it is sterile and always available to the child. Breastfeeding strengthens the relationship between baby and mother. The baby feels safe. The child is recommended to start applying to the breast even in the hospital. Pay attention:
  • Milk appears in the mother 3-4 days after birth. To stimulate lactation, frequent breastfeeding is recommended. at the first signs of anxiety of the child (it turns out up to 10-12 feedings per day).
  • It is important to place the nipple in the baby's mouth correctly so that it covers the entire areola. Since the baby takes in air when sucking, he may spit up when excess accumulated air is released is very important. Therefore, to improve the air outlet, it is recommended to hold the child in an upright position after feeding, so that the air comes out faster.
  • If the sucking grip is not correct, the baby may injure the nipple, cracking it. To solve this problem, it is advisable to use creams and ointments, nipple pads.
  • Some mothers complain about the excessive pressure of milk, the child simply chokes. In this case, it is important to experiment with nursing positions.
• Healing of the umbilical wound. Since, when discharged from the hospital, the umbilical wound has not yet fully healed, She needs extra care. care instructions are given in the maternity hospital, as well as the doctor and nurse at the examination. As a rule, it is recommended to treat with brilliant green, peroxide, chlorhexine, etc.
• Bloating and intestinal colic. They often appear in very young children. Recommend a light massage; vertical position on the hands of an adult, skin-to-skin contact - the baby is placed with his tummy on the bare chest or the stomach of the mother, reclining in a chair, is covered from above a blanket, his mother strokes his back; taking plantex or teas with dill, fennel, the use of special medicines (drops).
• Put the baby to sleep on the barrel. For fixing, you can use special rollers. Sleeping on your back is not allowed, as the child may burp in your sleep and choke on your food.
• It is necessary to put the baby to sleep on different barrels, so that there would be no deformation of the head and torticollis.
• Take care of hygiene, bathe the baby (after doctor's permission)
• Wear anti-scratch gloves. Since the baby's nails grow quickly, he can scratch himself (especially take care of his eyes) and his mother (especially the chest)

Psychophysical development

The child has already adapted to the environment and begins to interact with it. The child has character.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• muscle tone decreases, the child increasingly stretches arms and legs from a predominantly bent state, by the end of the month, completely opens the palm;
• recognizes mother
• distinguishes sounds, smells,
• still doesn't see well enough, if you want to show something, it's better to do it at a distance of half a meter
• lying on his stomach begins to turn his head, can raise and look around.
• may begin to babble

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• Hang toys at least 50 cm away from eyes
• Avoid having the objects of attention on one side. Approach the crib from different sides, hang toys symmetrically.
• Although at 2 months the baby is not yet moving consciously, he may roll over or turn around. That's why make sure that the child does not fall (especially when sleeping or swaddling)
• Offer light rattles for play, play. Read more about games and toys at the link Educational games and toys.

Psychophysical development

Psychophysically, the child develops at an increasing pace, demonstrating more and more skills. Vision improves.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• smiles actively. Joyfully reacts to mom, her voice,
• babbles and coos
• holds the head well
• sucking fingers and fists
• the child's tone decreases

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• The child has a desire to communicate. Mom during this period should try to talk more, tell what is happening around;
• Offer light rattles for play, play. Read more about games and toys at the link Educational games and toys.

Many mothers note this period as quite calm. Mothers are already accustomed to their functions, and the child's daily routine is getting better. Mom understands the needs of the baby well. The child becomes more active, look and behavior more meaningful. In most cases, colic disappears. However, teeth may begin to bother.

Psychophysical development

Psychophysically, the child develops at an increasing pace, demonstrating more and more skills. Vision improves. The child studies himself, listens to the sounds that he makes.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• actively grabs the toy, hits the rattles hanging in front of him.
• some children already roll over from stomach to side and back,

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• Do not try to plant
• Actively interact Place
• on a hard surface, preferably on the floor. This will give the child a great view and prevent them from falling.
• Play. Read more about games and toys at the link Educational games and toys.

Complementary foods can be introduced at this age. However, such an introduction is recommended mainly for children who are artificially fed.

Psychophysical development

The child becomes calmer, at night without waking up for feeding he can sleep up to 6 hours. Usually the colic has already passed, but the teeth do not bother yet.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• independently roll over from stomach to back and vice versa,
• actively feel objects, take them in pens
• transfer toys from hand to hand.

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• Do not try to plant
• Actively interact
• Play. Read more about games and toys at the link Educational games and toys.

The child actively explores and interacts with the outside world.

Psychophysical development

Growth rates slow down. The child will grow by 2 cm and recover by 650-700 grams. release from muscle hypertonicity ends and they begin to control the movements of the child in a coordinated manner, working in concert to achieve the goal of the movement - to roll over, reach out, take and taste.

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• starts to move on the tummy. Some children immediately crawl back.
• the child fixes and moves his gaze, turns his head, observing a moving object,
• stop mowing (if it was) with eyes.
• distinguishes mom, dad and other loved ones from strangers.
• while lying on his back, raises his head and shoulders, tries to sit up.
• in a child's babble, you can already hear individual syllables

It is believed that children show more progress in the development of skills, the more their parents communicate with them.

Important during this period :

• Considering the activation of movements, be extremely careful. Make sure the child does not fall.
• When giving a toy to a child, make sure that he takes it with both his right and left hands - both hands should develop.
• The child really likes it when mom or dad repeats his sounds, he learns to babble
• Play. Read more about games and toys at the link Educational games and toys.
• Be careful not to leave things near children that are dangerous to them.

Another important milestone in the development of the child. Usually during this period it is considered optimal to introduce complementary foods. In addition, during this period, the child begins to move in a vertical plane, sit (with or without support), crawl. During this period, most children have teeth. The child has a fairly clear schedule - a night's sleep and two daytime sleep.

Psychophysical development

Weight gain - 600g, height increased by 2cm

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

• crawling
• sit and sit
• trying to get up
• syllables are clearly audible in speech - ma, ta, ba, etc.
• is interested in adult food, may ask for food from the table.

The child is wary of strangers. May be afraid of them.

Important during this period :

• You can't rush a child's development. you should wait until the muscles finally get stronger before accomplishments.
• Do not force feed your baby, introduce complementary foods gradually. Do not distract while eating cartoons.
• Introduce no more than one product per few days. This will help with food allergies, find out exactly which product this unwanted reaction.
• Avoid products that can cause suffocation. More details at the link.
• About the introduction of complementary foods for more details on the link
• Offer your child a teether that is comfortable for him. For many children, teething can be painful, so consider pain relief.

The child becomes more and more independent. Existing skills are consolidated and improved. During this period, character begins to form.

Psychophysical development

Skills of newborns (terms are approximate and may be individual for each child):

Copies sounds and syllables pronounced by adults
• Sit down by yourself
• Crawls fast, overcomes barriers
• Stands by a support. Stands up on his own. Some children begin to walk near the support, take independent steps.
• Climbs stairs, climbs in and out of bed, sofa, etc.
• Responds to his own name
• Possesses a tweezer grip - takes objects not with the whole hand, but with two fingers.
• Understands certain words, such as no or not allowed, let's go, etc.
• Can reach an object with another
• Begins to build vocabulary.
• Waving goodbye.

Important during this period :

• Talk to your child more. Remember that you are a role model for him.
• Provide a safe area for your child to play and develop crawling, standing and walking skills.
• Teach your child how to get in and out of a chair or sofa.
• Try to change the consistency of food closer to adult food
• Expand your baby's vocabulary. Show various objects and animals, say their name and imitate the sounds that the child makes.

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