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Baby Growth Spurts: Ages, Signs and Tips
When it comes to raising a newborn, seasoned parents will tell you to expect the unexpected—and they’re totally right. Just when you start to feel like you’ve got the feeding and sleeping routine down pat, baby can suddenly become a seeming insomniac who’s ravenous and irritable all the time. And then, just as quickly, they’ll bounce back to normal. So what gives? Chances are, you can chalk up this roller-coaster ride to baby growth spurts.
Baby’s growth during the first year of life is fast and furious. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average baby can grow one-half inch to one inch every month in the first six months and gain five to seven ounces every week in the first six months. They’ll double their birth weight by the five-month mark and triple in weight by the time their first birthday rolls around. (Newborn boys tend to weigh about a pound more than newborn girls and are longer by roughly half an inch.)
Baby growth spurts, however, are short periods of time when they really pack on the pounds and put on the inches—sometimes literally overnight. And as you can imagine, growing so quickly is tiring work. You might notice changes in baby’s sleep patterns and attitude, so it’s helpful to be able to recognize when infant growth spurts may be the culprit.
So when do babies have growth spurts? And how do you know if your little one is experiencing one? Here, we address everything you need to know, from baby growth spurt signs to ways to alleviate symptoms and how to tell if baby’s growth is on track.
In this article:
What are baby growth spurts?
When do babies have growth spurts?
Baby growth spurt signs
How to handle baby growth spurt symptoms
How long do baby growth spurts last? How to tell if baby’s growth is on track
What Are Baby Growth Spurts?
Before we get into the details about newborn growth spurts, let’s first define what a growth spurt actually is. It refers to a period of time when baby experiences an increase in pounds and inches. During a baby growth spurt, which usually lasts only a few days, they’ll likely want to feed more often and for longer periods to provide the necessary calories to keep up with their rapidly growing body.
Baby may also seem fussier than usual and might even exhibit a change in sleep patterns. Your infant gradually grows and gains weight every day, but a baby growth spurt tends to be sudden and quick.
When Do Babies Have Growth Spurts?
As you track baby’s progress, you may find yourself wondering, “When do babies go through growth spurts?” While every baby is different, there’s a recognized growth spurt timeline that newborns tend to follow, says California-based pediatrician and AAP spokeswoman Lisa M. Asta, MD. The first newborn growth spurt occurs around 7 to 10 days after birth, right around the time a breastfeeding mom’s milk supply is established and most babies are finally starting to put on weight, she says.
The second happens between the three- and six-week marks, Asta says. After that, baby might experience more spurts at 3, 6 and 9 months of age. Collectively, your child will likely triple their weight and grow an average of 10 inches within their first year, thanks to these baby growth spurts.
As for how long baby growth spurts last, each sprint happens fairly quickly—about two to three days, start to finish. So fast, in fact, you may not even realize your infant is experiencing one. “They’re real, but they’re very manageable,” Asta says. “There’s nothing to fear. It’s a natural thing, and half the time you don’t even notice it.”
Baby Growth Spurt Signs
Once you figure out when babies have growth spurts, you can begin looking for the telltale signs. These bursts may be over in the blink of an eye, but there are a few baby growth spurt signs you can watch for. Every child is unique and may respond differently, but here are some signals you can count on to know when your little one is growing up a storm:
- Increased hunger. Baby is suddenly insatiable, wanting to feed around the clock—whether they’re latching onto the breast at every opportunity or feeling dissatisfied even after a full bottle.
- Fussiness. Baby is particularly irritable during the day, likely because they aren’t getting a solid stretch of sleep (and let’s face it, who isn’t cranky when they’re hungry and tired?).
While baby may be fussier than usual, there’s nothing to indicate that growth spurts cause any pain. Infant growth spurts are simply a natural part of baby’s development. - Bouts of fitful sleep. Even if baby was once a champion sleeper, they may now be waking at all hours of the night, restless and demanding food.
On the other hand, some babies sleep more during a growth spurt. Others will have trouble falling asleep or will wake up more often during a growth spurt. Don’t be surprised if you notice some degree of sleep regression during baby’s growth spurts.
In some cases, your own body may signal that baby is going through a growth spurt: Some breastfeeding moms report feeling more hungry and thirsty than usual. This is a sign to eat and hydrate more to accommodate more frequent nursing sessions. When in doubt, listen to your body.
How to Handle Baby Growth Spurt?
So you think that baby might be going through the newborn growth spurt—now what? Baby will likely demand more of your attention during this phase, so be prepared to spend extra time comforting and cuddling your cutie.
You’ll probably be feeding them more frequently too, so be sure to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, get rest when possible and ask for help if you can.
No doubt, baby growth spurts can be hard on you. But experts recommend resisting the urge to greet all of baby’s cries with a meal: Asta says parents can be more liberal with feedings during the day (baby’s busy little body needs the extra fuel) but should hold off on an extra middle-of-the-night meal. Baby growth spurts can negatively affect babies’ sleep, and they need all the rest they can get.
That said, more frequent feedings can also increase your milk supply, which helps provide for your extra-hungry growing baby. Soothing with food can lead to overfeeding though—so before you brandish a bottle or breast, look for basic hunger cues, like rooting around for the breast or bottle, and respond accordingly, says Ian M. Paul, MD, head of general pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital. “When babies turn their heads away from the breast or bottle, it means they’re done, yet some parents continue to try to get them to finish the bottle,” he says.
“That’s not great behavior.”
Paul also suggests alternating soothing methods at bedtime. If baby is fussy at night, it’s been less than three or four hours since the last feeding and they’re above birth weight, you can try changing their diaper, re-swaddling them, putting on white noise or singing to them, he says. “You can do other things to try to get baby to settle down without necessarily feeding them.”
Equal doses of patience and perspective can come in handy when your little one isn’t easily consoled during a baby growth spurt. “If you had to double your weight in two months, think about how uncomfortable you’d be and how much you’d have to eat,” Asta says.
How Long Do Baby Growth Spurts Last?
The good news is that baby and newborn growth spurts don’t last long. While baby will frequently undergo growth spurts throughout infancy and well into toddlerhood, growth spurts are short-lived: They usually don’t last for longer than three days at a time, although they can sometimes stretch up to a week.
In fact, you may not even notice baby’s growth spurt until it’s over and done with, and suddenly your little one’s clothes don’t fit anymore. Baby should get back to their normal sleeping and eating habits once the growth spurt subsides.
How to Tell If Baby’s Growth Is on Track
While a nice stack of wet diapers and a weight that keeps inching upward are promising signs that baby is thriving, the truest barometer of your little one’s health and wellness is the growth chart, Asta says.
Your pediatrician will measure and track baby’s height and length during every checkup (there are plenty of them during the first 18 months) and look for patterns and trends. If baby’s growth veers sharply from their individual curve, that could be an indicator of a deeper issue, such as an illness or a disease.
But you don’t have to wait for a wellness visit to talk to your doctor about baby’s growth. If you have concerns about growth spurts or any aspect of child development, discuss them with your pediatrician.
“In the end, trust your gut,” Asta says. “If it seems significant, it’s worth talking to someone.”
While baby’s growth spurt may come as a shock at first, remember, it’s all part of baby’s natural progress and development. Nothing is more special than watching your child grow and get stronger right before your eyes. Now that you have a better idea of when babies have growth spurts, you’ll know what to look for and how to handle them. Remember, this exhausting phase will pass.
About the experts:
Lisa M. Asta, MD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.
Ian M. Paul, MD, is the head of general pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital and a professor of pediatrics and public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree.
He is also a clinical and health services researcher with principal interests in primary preventive interventions for newborns, infants, and families and clinical therapeutics for children.
Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
Plus, more from The Bump:
Monthly Baby Milestone Chart
How the Baby Growth Chart Tracks Baby’s Development
The Truth About Baby Percentiles
Baby Growth Spurts: Ages, Signs and Tips
When it comes to raising a newborn, seasoned parents will tell you to expect the unexpected—and they’re totally right. Just when you start to feel like you’ve got the feeding and sleeping routine down pat, baby can suddenly become a seeming insomniac who’s ravenous and irritable all the time.
And then, just as quickly, they’ll bounce back to normal. So what gives? Chances are, you can chalk up this roller-coaster ride to baby growth spurts.
Baby’s growth during the first year of life is fast and furious. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average baby can grow one-half inch to one inch every month in the first six months and gain five to seven ounces every week in the first six months. They’ll double their birth weight by the five-month mark and triple in weight by the time their first birthday rolls around. (Newborn boys tend to weigh about a pound more than newborn girls and are longer by roughly half an inch.)
Baby growth spurts, however, are short periods of time when they really pack on the pounds and put on the inches—sometimes literally overnight. And as you can imagine, growing so quickly is tiring work. You might notice changes in baby’s sleep patterns and attitude, so it’s helpful to be able to recognize when infant growth spurts may be the culprit.
So when do babies have growth spurts? And how do you know if your little one is experiencing one? Here, we address everything you need to know, from baby growth spurt signs to ways to alleviate symptoms and how to tell if baby’s growth is on track.
In this article:
What are baby growth spurts?
When do babies have growth spurts?
Baby growth spurt signs
How to handle baby growth spurt symptoms
How long do baby growth spurts last? How to tell if baby’s growth is on track
What Are Baby Growth Spurts?
Before we get into the details about newborn growth spurts, let’s first define what a growth spurt actually is. It refers to a period of time when baby experiences an increase in pounds and inches. During a baby growth spurt, which usually lasts only a few days, they’ll likely want to feed more often and for longer periods to provide the necessary calories to keep up with their rapidly growing body. Baby may also seem fussier than usual and might even exhibit a change in sleep patterns. Your infant gradually grows and gains weight every day, but a baby growth spurt tends to be sudden and quick.
When Do Babies Have Growth Spurts?
As you track baby’s progress, you may find yourself wondering, “When do babies go through growth spurts?” While every baby is different, there’s a recognized growth spurt timeline that newborns tend to follow, says California-based pediatrician and AAP spokeswoman Lisa M.
Asta, MD. The first newborn growth spurt occurs around 7 to 10 days after birth, right around the time a breastfeeding mom’s milk supply is established and most babies are finally starting to put on weight, she says.
The second happens between the three- and six-week marks, Asta says. After that, baby might experience more spurts at 3, 6 and 9 months of age. Collectively, your child will likely triple their weight and grow an average of 10 inches within their first year, thanks to these baby growth spurts.
As for how long baby growth spurts last, each sprint happens fairly quickly—about two to three days, start to finish. So fast, in fact, you may not even realize your infant is experiencing one. “They’re real, but they’re very manageable,” Asta says. “There’s nothing to fear. It’s a natural thing, and half the time you don’t even notice it.”
Baby Growth Spurt Signs
Once you figure out when babies have growth spurts, you can begin looking for the telltale signs.
These bursts may be over in the blink of an eye, but there are a few baby growth spurt signs you can watch for. Every child is unique and may respond differently, but here are some signals you can count on to know when your little one is growing up a storm:
- Increased hunger. Baby is suddenly insatiable, wanting to feed around the clock—whether they’re latching onto the breast at every opportunity or feeling dissatisfied even after a full bottle.
- Fussiness. Baby is particularly irritable during the day, likely because they aren’t getting a solid stretch of sleep (and let’s face it, who isn’t cranky when they’re hungry and tired?). While baby may be fussier than usual, there’s nothing to indicate that growth spurts cause any pain. Infant growth spurts are simply a natural part of baby’s development.
- Bouts of fitful sleep. Even if baby was once a champion sleeper, they may now be waking at all hours of the night, restless and demanding food.
On the other hand, some babies sleep more during a growth spurt. Others will have trouble falling asleep or will wake up more often during a growth spurt. Don’t be surprised if you notice some degree of sleep regression during baby’s growth spurts.
In some cases, your own body may signal that baby is going through a growth spurt: Some breastfeeding moms report feeling more hungry and thirsty than usual. This is a sign to eat and hydrate more to accommodate more frequent nursing sessions. When in doubt, listen to your body.
How to Handle Baby Growth Spurt?
So you think that baby might be going through the newborn growth spurt—now what? Baby will likely demand more of your attention during this phase, so be prepared to spend extra time comforting and cuddling your cutie. You’ll probably be feeding them more frequently too, so be sure to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, get rest when possible and ask for help if you can.
No doubt, baby growth spurts can be hard on you.
But experts recommend resisting the urge to greet all of baby’s cries with a meal: Asta says parents can be more liberal with feedings during the day (baby’s busy little body needs the extra fuel) but should hold off on an extra middle-of-the-night meal. Baby growth spurts can negatively affect babies’ sleep, and they need all the rest they can get.
That said, more frequent feedings can also increase your milk supply, which helps provide for your extra-hungry growing baby. Soothing with food can lead to overfeeding though—so before you brandish a bottle or breast, look for basic hunger cues, like rooting around for the breast or bottle, and respond accordingly, says Ian M. Paul, MD, head of general pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital. “When babies turn their heads away from the breast or bottle, it means they’re done, yet some parents continue to try to get them to finish the bottle,” he says. “That’s not great behavior.”
Paul also suggests alternating soothing methods at bedtime.
If baby is fussy at night, it’s been less than three or four hours since the last feeding and they’re above birth weight, you can try changing their diaper, re-swaddling them, putting on white noise or singing to them, he says. “You can do other things to try to get baby to settle down without necessarily feeding them.”
Equal doses of patience and perspective can come in handy when your little one isn’t easily consoled during a baby growth spurt. “If you had to double your weight in two months, think about how uncomfortable you’d be and how much you’d have to eat,” Asta says.
How Long Do Baby Growth Spurts Last?
The good news is that baby and newborn growth spurts don’t last long. While baby will frequently undergo growth spurts throughout infancy and well into toddlerhood, growth spurts are short-lived: They usually don’t last for longer than three days at a time, although they can sometimes stretch up to a week. In fact, you may not even notice baby’s growth spurt until it’s over and done with, and suddenly your little one’s clothes don’t fit anymore.
Baby should get back to their normal sleeping and eating habits once the growth spurt subsides.
How to Tell If Baby’s Growth Is on Track
While a nice stack of wet diapers and a weight that keeps inching upward are promising signs that baby is thriving, the truest barometer of your little one’s health and wellness is the growth chart, Asta says.
Your pediatrician will measure and track baby’s height and length during every checkup (there are plenty of them during the first 18 months) and look for patterns and trends. If baby’s growth veers sharply from their individual curve, that could be an indicator of a deeper issue, such as an illness or a disease.
But you don’t have to wait for a wellness visit to talk to your doctor about baby’s growth. If you have concerns about growth spurts or any aspect of child development, discuss them with your pediatrician. “In the end, trust your gut,” Asta says. “If it seems significant, it’s worth talking to someone.”
While baby’s growth spurt may come as a shock at first, remember, it’s all part of baby’s natural progress and development.
Nothing is more special than watching your child grow and get stronger right before your eyes. Now that you have a better idea of when babies have growth spurts, you’ll know what to look for and how to handle them. Remember, this exhausting phase will pass.
About the experts:
Lisa M. Asta, MD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.
Ian M. Paul, MD, is the head of general pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital and a professor of pediatrics and public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He is also a clinical and health services researcher with principal interests in primary preventive interventions for newborns, infants, and families and clinical therapeutics for children.
Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such.
You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
Plus, more from The Bump:
Monthly Baby Milestone Chart
How the Baby Growth Chart Tracks Baby’s Development
The Truth About Baby Percentiles
5 signs your kids are having a growth spurt
March 29 2019
The typical school-age child grows about 5 cm each year. During puberty, this figure reaches 10 cm. But in the first 12 months of a child's life, a child grows at a colossal rate of about 25 cm.
Even during this busy growing season, some children experience short bursts of weight gain and growth. Each child is individual, so it is impossible to say whether he will have growth spurts. But you need to keep your ears open and your nose to the wind.
photo Nurturey Blog
Frequency of growth spurts
Lee Ann O'Connor, a certified lactation consultant in private practice in New York, says she typically sees growth spurts at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.
The last rapid jump, as a rule, occurs around the 9th month of life. However, the most accurate indicator is the behavior of your children. So what do you need to pay attention to?
Up to a year, the child is rapidly gaining weight / photo Tesco Baby Club
Signs of growth spurts
1. The child is constantly hungry
It seems that you have already established a feeding schedule, and the child begins to want to eat ... around the clock. Babies can go to such a marathon for 3-4 days. And every time the mixture in the bottle runs out, the baby begins to scream furiously, demanding an additional "ration". Only feeding on demand can save you. All the calories that the child consumes during this period go to creating reserves of fat cells, building muscle mass and changing the structure of bone tissue.
2. Changing sleep patterns
Some parents report that their children sleep more during growth spurts. Others claim that children sleep much less during such periods.
Be that as it may, sleep plays a vital role in the production of growth hormone. So let nature take its toll, turning a slumbering baby into someone you'll never be able to practically hold in your hands again.
3. The child becomes more moody
By the way, this may be a side effect of the two previous signs of rapid growth: a hungry or tired child, as a rule, will not be silent, but will declare it as loudly as an ambulance rushing to a call ". In addition, in the event of a significant growth spurt in children, the tendons and muscles are stretched, which can cause pain. Minor, but still pain.
4. Baby learns new skills
Of course, don't associate your baby's newfound ability to clap or grab a toy with a growth spurt. But we should not forget that the child's brain grows and develops along with the rest of the body.
5. The size of the legs and fives
Often it is the size of the legs and arms that is one of the first signs of a growth spurt.
When you see that his pants have suddenly become too short, the cuffs of his shirts have begun to pull up to his elbows, and the child can no longer squeeze into his shoes, be sure that your baby is having a growth spurt. In addition, attention should be paid to too narrow joints (knees, elbows and shoulders), which make the child awkward and ridiculous. You will notice that boys have widened shoulders, while girls have widened hips. Boiling hormones can speed up hair growth, change your voice, and trigger acne and new body odor.
Another important point. Growth spurts are very easy to confuse with other problems. For example, a child who is too sleepy or cranky may simply be sick, while constant hunger may indicate that he simply does not have enough breast milk.
photo Mama Natural
Why is it so important to properly feed children during growth spurts
You realized that your child was having a growth spurt because you began to catch him more and more often doing his favorite activity during this period - "digging" in the refrigerator.
In the first year of life, the child grows by 25 cm and triples its weight. Bones, muscles, tendons, joints, skin, hair and internal organs are all formed from the nutrients a child consumes. That is why it is important to feed children not only enough, but also correctly. The US Department of Health has called osteoporosis a "pediatric disease with geriatric consequences" because bone mass gained during childhood and adolescence is an important determinant of lifetime skeletal health. So everything is laid down in childhood, including diseases from which we may suffer later.
For proper nutrition, remember that protein is the basic building block of all tissues such as muscles, bones, heart, lungs, skin and hair. A teenager needs about 1 g of protein per 1 kg of body weight. Getting more protein will not necessarily increase growth, and eating too much can have negative health effects. Bones are made up of the minerals calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and potassium, as well as vitamins D and K.
Proper nutrition is the key to health / photo Vision Smart Center
Growing children also need complex carbohydrates from vegetables and whole grains, which are a source of glycogen, which is the main source of energy for muscles. And the latter will definitely undergo overload during classes at school, at sports sections and walks. At the same time, our body is able to store a strictly defined amount of glycogen, so the kids must constantly replenish its reserves.
And how to feed a child who prefers sweets and “empty” pasta with all this usefulness?
Healthy food should be as accessible as possible. Enough so that the kids can grab it and run outside again.
Since the process of hydration, which is responsible for the accumulation of carbohydrates and glucose in cells, is vital, keep a jug of fresh water at room temperature on the table.
Nutrient sources such as sweet potato, pumpkin, brown rice, quinoa, polenta, whole wheat pasta, corn, etc.
should be on your dinner table.
Follow your meal schedule. Snacking on the fly is no substitute for a full meal.
While the child is busy (doing homework), put a plate of fruits, vegetables or crackers in front of him. But such a snack should not sabotage the main meal.
Use the 90:10 formula, where 90 is the percentage of healthy foods, and 10 is the amount of sweets and treats.
They say that all the joys of life can be contained in one smile of a child. And all these joys can easily fit in every new centimeter, which bring our kids closer to new heights. Be healthy and happy!
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Growth spurts in children: what is important to know
02/06/2020
Growing up a child
In the first 1.5 years of life, children experience rapid growth and rapid development: physical, mental and emotional.
This process takes place in waves and is characterized by the emergence of new skills in the child.
Each new skill overlaps the previous skill. For example, the baby learns to roll over first, then crawl and sit, pull up and stand at the support, and finally walk. A growth spurt is also a leap in the development of the nervous system and brain. Rapid changes, the emergence of new abilities sometimes scare the child. During such periods, he needs special attention and help from his parents.
It is possible to identify the same patterns and the order of their development in all children, despite the fact that each child is unique. In total, there are 10 periods of growth spurts in children under 2 years of age: 8 of them occur before 12 months, the last 2 - before 18 months.
Growth spurts
Signs
Sometimes a growth crisis goes unnoticed, but sometimes it lasts longer and quite clearly.
What signs will help you identify a growth spurt:
1.
Changes in nutrition
It is more difficult to feed the baby, sometimes it is not clear to the mother whether he is really hungry - the baby may refuse breast and bottle, but show signs of hunger. The child wants to eat more often, but eats less during feeding. This behavior is typical when he tries to calm down at the expense of food.
2. Behavior
The child becomes more restless and capricious. You will see that he does not want to leave your arms and cries when you try to put him in the crib. Or you may notice that the baby is crying and not calming down when he is usually calm and relaxed. This behavior is associated with the accumulation of overwork, since the baby spends a lot of energy during growth crises. Also, if the baby is irritated or naughty, he may be on the way to mastering a new skill.
3. Sleep
Before and during the growth spurt, children are more sleepy. Night awakenings become more frequent, and daytime sleeps become shorter.
If you had a regimen before, it may deteriorate. It will seem to you that it is no longer suitable for the child and you need to change the schedule of sleep and wakefulness. But by the end of the growth spurt, you will notice that the old regimen has returned to normal.
Please note that growth spurts are sometimes confused with other problems. So, the baby is sleepy and moody due to the fact that he gets sick. And hunger is a sign of a mother's lack of milk.
4. The child learns one of the skills:
- learns new sensations and gets to know his body
- starts to roll over
- masters the position on all fours and begins to crawl
- learns to sit down and stand up from a sitting position
- tries to stand holding onto a support and take the first steps
- starts walking
- is actively learning speech
5. Changing the size of the legs and arms
After the growth spurt, you will notice how your toddler has grown.
Calendar of developmental leaps
The first leap begins at the end of the first month of a baby's life, the peak falls on the 5th week. The baby begins to study the phenomena that occur around him. The sense organs develop, and the child perceives the world much more clearly than before.
The second growth crisis is a continuation of the first one. His surge falls on the 8th week. The kid opens the world of patterns. He understands, for example, that he has two arms and two legs. And spends hours practicing the new skill of controlling their particular position. He is fascinated by the shadows from the falling light. You may notice how the child listens to himself by making various sounds. He also begins to show joy with his first smile.
The third growth spurt appears at 3 months. If before this the baby's movements were clumsy, now he has much better control over his body. There is also a further development of the senses.
Now he notices the differences: he listens to the voices, watches how the light is replaced by darkness, how everything moves around. The world is becoming more organized.
The fourth developmental leap of occurs around the 19th week. The child understands that each event has a certain sequence of actions. He begins to notice smooth transitions in sounds, movements, light, smells and textures.
Fifth developmental leap around 26 weeks. You will see how the baby tries to do many new things for him. The child improves coordination, he begins to understand the connection of things around. The main discovery at this age is the space around: there is a certain distance between people and objects. The world for the baby becomes huge.
The sixth crisis will clearly manifest itself at 37 weeks. During this period, you will notice that the baby is learning new activities, constantly experimenting. The baby is able to recognize certain objects, sensations, groups people and animals into categories.
For example, he understands that a banana is different from an apple in shape, color and taste, but it is still food. Understanding the world of categories greatly affects your child's senses.
By the 46th week there will be 7 a leap in development . The baby will open the world of sequences. He will understand that in order to achieve his goal, it is necessary to act in a certain way. The child will learn how and in what sequence to put things together so that it is correct: a pyramid, cubes, etc.
The eighth leap of development will occur around the year at week 55. The kid will have a breakthrough in mental development and he will be ready to explore the world of programs. If before that the baby understood the sequence of events that follow one after another, now he understands that this does not always happen. And he also realizes that the result of an action sometimes depends on what happened now.
The ninth leap is the first growth crisis after a year, which peaks at 14-15 months.
The child has grown up and now he is able to change the programs that he has mastered before. He will experiment with them:
- Meet other children at the playground
- imitate others
- Explore your emotions
- Think ahead
- Become aggressive to get what you want
- Throw the first tantrums
- Understand the difference between "mine" and "yours"
- Learning to do things together
- Experiment with "yes" and "no"
The last tenth leap of development will take about 17 months. The baby develops the ability to understand "systems" and their differences: my mother is not like that boy's mother, my scooter is not like my brother's. At this stage, he realizes that he decides how to behave. The child develops a sense of compassion.
How to help your baby during a growth spurt
- Create a physiological regimen to prevent overwork. Make your bedtime ritual longer.
