Child development in the 8th month after birth

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1. Baby's sleep

At 8 months, the baby will sleep continuously at night for about 11 hours and during the day, the baby will sleep 2 times, each sleep from three to four hours.
2. Begins to be interested in stuffed animals 8 months old can begin to pay more attention to funny stuffed animals. Your baby may laugh or stop crying if you cuddle him with a stuffed animal. This is perfectly normal development
3. Some other changes 3.1. Baby will start to feed himself
When your baby is 8 months old will start to have an interest in food and he will begin to know how to put food in his mouth or show interest in using spoons or chopsticks during meals .
3.2. Baby begins to develop language skills
Baby will try to use sounds, gestures and facial expressions (cute laughs and cries) to get your attention and let you know what he wants.
At that time, the baby will combine more vowel and consonant sounds. You'll hear your baby begin to speak more clearly, including the most important words "mom" and "dad." Now you are definitely the most important person in your baby's life.

3.3. Fear of strangers
It is not surprising that at this age your baby is often afraid of being in contact with strangers. It is completely normal development at this stage of a child's development. This stage will pass quickly, so parents just need to comfort and comfort the baby, giving the baby a sense of security.

4. 8 month old baby's growth

The average weight of an 8-month-old boy is 8.6kg, length 70.4cm. While an 8-month-old girl has an average weight of about 7.9kg, a length of about 68.6cm.
Along with the growth of height and weight, your baby will enjoy different foods and switch from using his hands to using a spoon and he will eat on his own. The process will be difficult and messy, however, but your baby will gradually perfect his grasping and grasping skills as his first birthday approaches. At that point, the ability to grasp and hold smaller objects will improve, greatly expanding the menu and the amount of food children can eat on their own.
Mothers should also pay attention to provide adequate nutrition for the baby when the baby is 8 months old. Choose foods that are easy to handle and dissolve in the mouth, such as whole grain bread or waffles, rice cakes, cereals, oats, cheese or tofu, avocado, bananas, etc.
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5. Health care for 8 months old baby

5.1. Get your baby's flu shot
An important rule to keep your child healthy is to make sure he or she gets a flu shot. That's because flu complications are more serious in children younger than 5, and you'll want to make sure you're protected. If your baby gets a flu shot for the first time, he or she will need two doses of the flu vaccine at least four weeks apart, usually given at the beginning of the flu season (usually October or November). In the following years, the baby only needs 1 booster injection. The flu is different from most illnesses in that the flu virus is always changing, so the flu vaccine will only be effective against the flu for a year. That's why it's a good idea to get vaccinated every year, reducing your baby's chances of getting the flu during the season by up to 80%.
5.2. Stimulating Baby's Senses
Stimulate the senses of an 8 month old baby by describing how objects are used, and what the difference is between them (Example: When the faucet is turned on, the water turns on. will flow out, driving a car helps us to get there faster than walking, the dog barks "woof woof", the cat cries "meow".)
Spend time talking, singing songs and reading stories to strengthen your child's language skills Play games that help explain concepts like cause and effect (fill a glass of water in the tub and let the baby pours out the water). Give your baby a chance to experiment and explore: Play peek-a-boo, point out sounds (fire trucks, falling rain), apply yogurt to her hair, or have her pull out the grass herself.

5.3. Hands-on food
Hand foods are always welcome, as 8-month-olds often love to feed themselves - or try to eat. Need to make sure that parents will always supervise when you give food to children with their hands.
5.4. Legume supplements for children
Legumes are a great source of energy-rich protein, good carbohydrates and fiber. Especially lentils, this bean is very rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins such as A, B, C... Choosing lentils for baby food helps to increase the taste and source of essential nutrients. enhance both mental and physical development.
5.5. Add the best fruits for your baby
Get your child into the habit of eating fruit by offering them blueberries or small pieces of soft fruit like a ripe, peeled banana or pear. Ripe mangoes, peaches, apricots, kiwis, honeydew and cantaloupe are also attractive fruits to baby's teeth (or gums), but be sure to peel them before feeding them.
Parents should note to avoid other unripe fruits that can cause children to choke on a foreign body when eating.
5.6. Regular exercise for children
Exercise strengthens children's energy and immunity. Children should exercise for at least 20 minutes once and maintain three times a week.
Parents, put your baby in the stroller and push it at a little faster speed. Or parents can carry the baby in front or in the back (if the baby can't sit) and walk briskly (not jogging).
You can let your baby practice indoors by playing an exercise video or using a small trampoline for your baby to jump or sit on. Or simply turn on the music and hold your baby bouncing around - he'll see you're entertaining him.

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References: whattoexpect.com, verywellfamily.com
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