Child development at 32 months postpartum

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The article was professionally approved by Master, Doctor Doan Ngoc Quynh Tram - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital

32 month old baby is really a very cute baby. At this time, babies are very interested in playing paper cutting games and it is really a good idea for parents to let them play games according to their interests. This article will mention two more issues that are of great concern to many parents, namely autism syndrome in children and the need to appoint a legal guardian for their children.

1.Cognitive and fine motor skills 1.1. Exercise Does your child really love paper cutting? At this age, children already have enough skills to hold and cut a small piece of paper. And you can help your baby draw a line on the paper and let her cut them with her cute little scissors. You can see that your baby is very excited, but you need to give him more guidance on how to get the best results. It's not surprising that while some babies can cut a perfectly straight line, others do it months later.
If your toddler tends to use her left hand for fine motor tasks, you can get her a small left-handed-only pair of scissors.
1.2. Cognitive At this age, the baby has had quite good cognitive development. Your baby can now compare two to four colors of objects and determine if they are the same or different colors. Try asking your child about colors in familiar objects, such as different colors of socks. If your baby distinguishes different colors easily, see how he manages if you give him different objects with several colors. Can baby group a red cup with a red comb? If your baby really struggles with colors, your pediatrician may want to check your baby's vision.

2. Autism in Children You must have heard about autism in children. Its popularity in society has now attracted the attention of both the medical community and society at large. Autism is a term used to describe many complex brain disorders. Autism is a syndrome that can affect people of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and age groups. Psychological characteristics in children with autism are often quite complex.
As researchers learn more about autism and related autism spectrum disorders, studies find that in some cases these conditions can be diagnosed in toddlers. So how do mothers recognize the warning signs of a potential risk of autism in their children?
Parents of children with autism often have a feeling that something is wrong with their child. A common feature of children with autism is a decline in social interaction. In very young children, you will find it difficult to initiate communication. Children with autism may also be poor at using sounds, words, or gestures to communicate, or they may repeat a word or phrase often.
Children with autism often show abnormalities in interacting and sharing experiences with others. They may not understand social cues such as facial expressions, body language, or tone of voice. Parents may notice "different" behaviors such as not making eye contact or not hearing what others are saying, or children may have an unusual ability such as remembering data like numbers or lists very well. exactly.
Children with autism, if detected and treated early, can significantly reduce the severity of autism and autism spectrum disorders. So if you suspect something is wrong with your baby, don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with your pediatrician.

When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
In addition, a 32-month-old baby needs 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.
Please regularly visit Vinmec.com website and update useful information to take care of your baby and family.

Reference source: parents.com