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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi My Linh - Neonatologist - Pediatrics - Neonatology Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.8 month old babies are very, very busy exploring, learning, participating in games and having more complex interactions, so parents will spend more effort and time looking after their babies than before. this.
1. Development of 8 months old baby
Children's communication ability is increasing day by day, 8-month-old babies are able to use sounds, gestures and facial expressions to attract adults' attention and express their own desires to adults. know.Children combine vowels and consonants better and better, pronounce words better and clearer. Parents are always the most important person to children, so it is not surprising that children appear fearful in front of strangers.
Why are children not friendly with strangers? This is very normal, it is a sign of maturity, and this shyness will pass, so let your child keep his own distance and rules during this period.
Another point worth noting at this point is that the baby is often attached to something comfortable (like a blanket). This is also a natural development factor in children. Children can now move on their own, separate themselves (or be separated) from their parents at certain times, and the other object will give them the same warm, safe feeling as when they are with their father. parents, so parents should let their children have peace of mind with what they want.
2. 8 month old baby's growth
At 8 months old, the weight in girls is about 5.9 - 10.4 kg, and for boys is about 6.4 - 11.3 kg. The general height of the child is about 63.5 - 76.2 cm.In eating, children appear new behavior, that is, instead of being fed with a spoon, children prefer to be fed with their own hands. This can create a mess and confuse parents, but letting children practice self-feeding is essential. This process helps children perfect grasping skills, as well as gradually form the habit of self-feeding.
When the child's ability to eat increases, parents can expand the menu for the child, but at this time should give the child relatively soft foods such as: whole grain bread, rice cakes, cereals , cheese, mashed beans, well-cooked eggs,... Avoid unprocessed grapes, whole beans (not mashed), hard vegetables, large pieces of meat,...
3. Health problems with 8-month-old babies
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Flu vaccine : Quite a few parents wonder if their kids need a flu vaccine, and the answer is yes. Complications of flu in children under 5 years old are often serious, so to protect the health of children, parents should take them for a flu shot. Specific injection schedule parents need to consult with a doctor. Parents need to be aware that flu viruses change every year, so children need to be vaccinated every year.
In addition to nutrition, 8-month-old children need 5mg of elemental zinc/day to eat well, reach the correct height and weight and exceed the standard. Zinc plays a role in affecting most biological processes taking place in the body, especially the breakdown of nucleic acids, proteins... Organs in the body when zinc deficiency can lead to a There are a number of diseases such as neurological disorders, irritability, etc. Therefore, parents need to learn about the role of zinc and guide them to appropriate zinc supplements for their children.
In addition to zinc, parents also need to supplement their children with other important vitamins and minerals such as lysine, chromium, B vitamins,... errands.
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Articles refer to sources: mayoclinic.org and whattoexpect.com
