All parents want their child to grow up smart, strong and healthy. From the first days of life, young moms and dads are interested in the development of the newborn and try to follow all the recommendations of pediatricians. The theme of the development of newborn children is very extensive - many scientists and doctors have worked to find methods that can improve and accelerate the development of the baby. To date, the most attention is paid to physical development. Nevertheless, emotional, sensory and psychological development of the baby plays a big role in the formation of a new personality.
Development of the baby by months
We offer a general scheme for the development of newborns by months. This plan helps parents to orientate and give more or less attention to some specific points in the life of their baby. Parents should remember that the generally accepted stages of development are common, and they do not take into account the individual characteristics of infant development. Therefore, the development of one newborn by months may significantly differ from another newborn. Also, the plan does not take into account that the process of birth for all children occurs in different ways - some are quick and easy, others have great difficulty. To get the most accurate development scheme, parents can turn to the pediatrician, giving him a history of the newborn's development - a document that they receive in the maternity home and which is necessary for the registration of the baby.
1 month. The first month is the time of great discoveries for the baby. There is its adaptation to new living conditions and familiarity with the world. As a rule, at this time parents receive the first smile of the baby. For the first month the newborn adds up to 3 cm in height, in weight - about 600 grams.
2 month. This is the time of intensive mental development of the newborn. The Kid listens attentively and watches what is happening around and make up the overall picture. It is very important to communicate with your mother - regular physical contact is necessary for the baby to fully develop the child's mental development. The increment in growth is 2-3 cm, in weight - 700-800 grams.
3 month. The third month, as a rule, is unsettled for parents and a baby. This is due to abdominal pain, which is often experienced by a baby, especially if it is on artificial feeding. At this time, the emotional development of the baby intensifies - he frowns, smiles, grimaces and actively reacts to conversations with him. Depending on the individual characteristics of the development of the newborn, he can already turn over and turn his head in different directions. Increment in growth - 2-3 cm, in weight -800 grams.
4 month. The kid begins to actively move - turns in the crib, grabs the objects and makes different movements with his hands. Mental development of the baby - the kid reacts violently with a smile, laughing or crying in response to what is happening around. His receptiveness to speech is growing. The increment in growth is 2.5 cm, in weight - 750 grams.
5 month. The development of the baby's speech begins, he tries to "talk" with his parents and utters monosyllabic sounds. The kid easily recognizes familiar faces and answers them with a smile, laughter or displeasure on his face. The child tries to sit and pulls everything that comes to his hand in his mouth. Increment in growth - 2 cm, in weight - 700 grams.
6 month. The kid actively moves and develops his own musculature - he tries to sit up, get up, pull himself up and grab all the objects around. Depending on the development of the baby, he begins at this age to make funny sounds - growls, grunts, smacks his tongue and lips. The increment in growth is 2 cm, in weight - 650 grams.
7-8 months. At this time, the child sits alone and can already crawl. By this age, all children have the first tooth, which signals that it is time to introduce new products into the diet. Intensive physical, intellectual and psychological development continues. The increment in growth per month is 2 cm, in weight - 600 grams.
9-10 months. Many children at this age make their first steps. Parents should not leave their babies unattended. Children can entertain themselves on their own - play games, study various subjects. But the best entertainment is still playing with the parents. The increment in growth per month is 1.5 cm, in weight - 500 grams.
11-12 months. By the year almost all children are already surely standing on their feet and even running around. The Kid already actively communicates with peers and acquaintances. In communication with parents, the kid can fulfill requests and answer questions. By the year most children grow up to 25 cm, gaining weight 6-8 kilograms from the moment of birth.
The development of the newborn by months can accelerate or slow down. Any discrepancy is not a cause for alarm. Perhaps, some external circumstances hamper or accelerate the stages of development. A huge role in the development of the baby is played by the social situation - children in families tend to develop faster than children in orphanages. The key to rapid development of the child is a warm relationship in his family and loving parents.