Child development in the 10th month after birth

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10 months old baby this is considered a memorable development milestone for children. At this time, the child has the ability to wave goodbye, perform the act of air kiss; Children can stand and arrange toys by themselves.

1.The development of 10 months old baby

Children at this age begin to show signs of anxiety when they have to leave their parents. Show your sadness and burst into tears if you leave or leave your child with strangers. In addition, 10-month-old babies can achieve mental and physical development milestones such as:
1.1 Physically Able to move from a lying position to a sitting position without support. Can slowly sit down from a standing position. Can crawl, crawl, roll, walk, jump, shake butt. Stands on its own without support. Point, hold, or grab objects that your child wants. Grab finger foods and feed yourself. Can stack toys, stack cups, bowls... Can wave, clap, shake head, say goodbye. Start saying simple words like “mama, papa”, yes, no...

1.2 Mentally Children can observe colors well. Have a preference for a certain type of food. Curious and interested in discovering how things work May express anxiety about being away from parents. New personality traits appear. Understand the meaning of some basic words. Understand phrases or some simple requests. Love music. During this period, if your baby is not able to roll, crawl and does not respond to some statements from you, then you should consult your pediatrician

2. Care regime for 10-month-old children

2.1 Nutrition At 10 months, boys will have an average height of 73.9cm, weight about 9.5kg. Girls will have an average height of 72.5cm, an average weight of about 9.0kg. For the whole child to develop, the mother needs to build a diet full of vitamins and nutrients for the child including:
Fruit Vegetables Seeds Yogurt Meat

Some foods can be a common cause of choking in children under 1 year old such as: Popcorn, raisins, nuts, hard candy, grapes and sausages...
10 months old also This is the right time for mothers to teach their children how to use spoons in meals. Give a spoon to your child, let them take the time to explore and get used to it. Please wait patiently and calmly.
2.2 Weaning at 10 Months When babies are almost 1 year old, mothers often wonder if they should consider weaning their babies. In fact, the World Health Organization generally recommends that children be breastfed until two years of age or beyond.
How long to breastfeed is completely up to the mother. A mother can breastfeed her baby for more than a year, or she can wean her baby and still pump milk for her baby. The mother may also decide to switch to formula, or some other combination of her choice. As long as baby gets the nutrients he needs
2.3 Sleep By 10 months, babies will transition from two naps during the day to one nap. The transition from two naps to one can be very difficult. It can take a few weeks or months, until your baby gets used to the new sleep schedule, which is when babies are quite sensitive and irritable, especially in the late afternoon and early evening. You may need to adjust nap times or put your baby to bed earlier. Most babies this age sleep well through the night, with occasional sleep disruptions due to illness or teething.

3. Health for 10-month-old babies

By 10 months of age, your baby has gone through a lot of baby teething. Your baby's first baby teeth begin to erupt at 6 months old, and by 10 months, the central incisors and bilateral incisors can begin to erupt in the upper and lower gums. Teething discomfort often appears days or even a week before the teeth actually erupt. So, in the meantime, you can consult your doctor about using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is appropriate for your child's weight, such as ibuprofen. You can also use a gum toy, a pacifier, or even a wet washcloth to soothe your baby's gums.
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References: whattoexpect.com, verywellfamily.com