Child development at the 25th month after birth

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The article was professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Doan Ngoc Quynh Tram - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital
Your baby is going through the first days of age 3. Now your lovely baby can wash and dry his hands and brush his teeth with a little help from you. However, babies can also go through difficult periods at this age such as weaning off pacifiers and regular bedtime routines. Read the article below to take care of your 25-month-old baby even more.

1. Development of a 25-month-old baby

1.1. Give up the habit of using a pacifier for babies

Your baby is no longer a baby, but is he still using a pacifier? You probably don't want your baby to use a pacifier at this point, but it can be a very difficult habit to break. Weaning a baby from a pacifier can lead to sleepless nights and tearful days in babies.
There are many reasons why weaning off a pacifier is a good thing. Pacifiers can affect your baby's language development. Children are learning a lot of new words every day but it is difficult for them to speak clearly if there is always something in their mouth. Children may slow down or even hesitate to speak, limiting communication. If your child regularly uses a pacifier, this habit can cause the jaw to become crooked or crooked.
Even with good hygiene, pacifiers still harbor a lot of germs and can get them straight into your baby's mouth. It's terrible isn't it!
Talk to your pediatrician for helpful suggestions about weaning off a pacifier (or thumb sucking if it's a regular habit). Your doctor may suggest that you wean your baby off a pacifier by only letting your baby use it at nap time or at night. Or, more fun, you can organize a pacifier goodbye ceremony with your baby and tell your child you will box them and send them away. Some moms even shorten the tips of the pacifiers until they are no longer enjoyable for babies to suck on.
There are many solutions to help children get rid of pacifiers, but you should not underestimate your baby's attachment to them. Please always support and help children through this difficult time.

2. Health and safety information for 25-month-old babies

2.1. Sleep in a 25-month-old baby In order for your child to sleep well and get enough sleep, you should establish a bedtime routine that is appropriate for your child by ways such as putting him to bed at a fixed time, bathing him before bedtime, telling a fairy tale. , followed by a hug and kiss goodnight. To develop independence, allow your child to choose pajamas that he likes or let him choose a bedtime fairy tale for you to read. You also shouldn't rock your baby every night when he's dozing off, because if you do, he won't learn to fall asleep on his own. When your baby wakes up and doesn't see you around, he may cry and have a hard time falling asleep again.
If the child used to be an easy sleeper, but suddenly the child becomes restless and has difficulty falling asleep, you should check the child's health to see if there are any problems. Once you've determined that your baby isn't sick, you can find out why he doesn't want to sleep. You should review your child's current nap schedule and adjust it. If your child has nightmares at night, comfort and reassure them. You may need to reassure your child that there are no monsters under the bed. Also, don't get your child into the habit of sleeping with you, that will disrupt any attempt to get him to sleep alone in his own room.

2.2. Your family has a new member

If you get pregnant again, congratulations! This is your second pregnancy, but things are different now before you still have a toddler that needs your attention and care.
Morning sickness and fatigue are no small challenges for pregnant mothers and of course you are trying to overcome this period. Even so, your dear 25-month-old baby still needs your supervision, and you can't sleep comfortably while your baby runs around the house. You should take advantage of a nap when your child is fast asleep, this can help you to be less tired. If a family member or friend wants to take your kid somewhere, happily agree and use that time to rest and relax. You should also pay attention to adding a good diet for your child to have a perfect immune system.
Mothers also need to learn the child's psychology. If your child is stubborn or demanding of your attention, try letting him play with his father or grandparents. Currently, you are needing time to rest and take care of the unborn baby in the womb. Or simply go for regular antenatal check-ups.
In short, take care of yourself, and allow yourself to rest. You are pregnant and have a toddler. This is a hectic job for any mom!
When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.

A 25-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