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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Doan Ngoc Quynh Tram - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
32 weeks old baby can already start clapping, crawling and can even pick up small objects. Waking up less at night or sleeping more. Between 6 and 9 months, babies also get suspicious when something out of the ordinary happens.
32-week-old babies can also gain a lot of body fat while they are still developing. Every day, children learn new ways to explore their environment. Perfect start with skills. You may notice that instead of randomly playing, your child wants to play with anything and anywhere he can reach, focusing on interesting objects such as pens, toys, shoes, tools. kitchen, mobile phone, etc ....
1. Physical development of a 32 week old baby
32-week-old baby has the ability to crawl quickly and is learning to stand and walk on his own two feet, so parents will see the baby move anywhere, anytime. Every day, children will learn new ways to explore their surroundings and gradually improve their skills. In addition, babies at the age of 32 weeks are also aiming for higher goals. Instead of just playing with any object in their hands, children will always focus their attention on objects that make them curious and interested such as toys, shoes, stuffed animals and follow them. chase them attentively.
Babies at this stage also hate being tied up in a fixed space. A crib or a small room is not enough to satisfy the baby's need to explore. A 32-week-old baby will also feel uncomfortable or even struggle when being held or when changing clothes. The most important thing is to create a spacious enough space, minimize dangerous things in the reach of children and let them freely explore all the nooks and crannies of the house to be able to build skills. better movement. However, there will be times when parents need their children to sit still. Then try giving them things they like, but even so, don't expect them to be able to sit still with those things for a long time.
During this age, children are constantly developing new physical abilities such as rolling, crawling, grasping, pulling.... They can do these exercises for hours. As a result, the child's sleep time is shortened, the child no longer sleeps up to 15 or 16 hours a day as in the previous periods. However, 32-week-old babies still need to make sure they get 11 to 12 hours of sleep every day, so it's a good idea to establish a habit of sleeping and waking up at certain times for your baby. In cases where children sleep less during the day, increase their sleep time at night to compensate. An early bedtime does not affect a child's waking time. In fact, most experts agree that going to bed early can lead to better sleep at night, which means babies sleep more deeply during the day.
Trẻ 32 tuần tuổi không ngừng phát triển các khả năng liên quan đến thể chất mới như lăn, bò, cầm nắm, kéo....
2. Health and safety information for a 32-week-old baby
If only playing with favorite toys, babies will not be able to burn off all the energy, which leads to irritation and parents may see children acting strangely like banging their heads. Babies may begin to rhythmically bang their heads against the bed, crib, or even the wall of the house. Many parents feel anxious when their child acts as if they are afraid they might hurt themselves or that it is a sign of autism.
The truth is that up to 20% of babies intentionally bang their heads against other objects. Experts are also unable to explain why babies have to do this, but they hypothesize that it is a way for babies to relieve stress, like sucking or swaddling in some other children. While head banging can also be one of the signs of autism, it only happens when it's accompanied by some other behavior. If by 14 months of age, the baby is still not paying attention to things, not looking at parents when talking, you really need to take your baby to medical facilities for examination.
In most cases, head banging is a completely harmless behavior and has nothing to do with your baby's development. Many people try to stop babies from hitting their heads on their own, but things seem to get worse when babies fuss over their heads. Don't worry too much because if this action hurts the child or when they feel pain they will stop. Meanwhile, try cuddling your baby more at bedtime. For some babies that can seem to stop them banging their heads.
Trẻ 32 tuần tuổi sẽ rất dễ mắc phải một số bệnh lý về hệ hô hấp, tiêu hóa gây sốt
3. Things parents should know when taking care of a 32-week-old baby
When your baby is 32 weeks old, your baby will probably sleep more and wake up less often and cry at night. That can give parents more comfortable sleep than in previous periods. However, what makes them feel tired is that at this stage, the child is very active and always wants to explore everything, leading to the parents themselves always having to follow the child non-stop all day. If you're feeling tired, try one of these ways to relax yourself:
Listen to music: A fun and kid-friendly tune will help parents improve their mood. like immediately. In addition, the music sometimes also attracts the attention of children, of course only for a short time. Lemon juice: Lemon scent is proven to relieve fatigue, so drinking a glass of lemon water when feeling tired can help improve mood very quickly. Limit foods such as baked goods or chocolate, they can provide a large amount of temporary energy but then you will feel tired and sleepy. Instead, opt for snacks that combine carbohydrates and protein, such as peanut butter, yogurt, or apples and cheese. Increase activity: Tracking your baby's activity can take a lot of energy, but it is considered effective exercise. The more you move, the more opportunities you have to exercise, not only that, but the children will also be happy to think that you are participating in playing with them. Babies as young as 32 weeks old will sleep more seamlessly at night than they did before, but they're very active and won't sit still for almost a minute during the day. During this stage, children develop strong physical skills and always want to explore things so they hate being confined in a tight space. Parents should ensure to provide enough space for activities so that the baby can freely develop both physically and mentally, but also need to be careful to remove items that can be dangerous to the baby. .
Trẻ em trong độ tuổi 32 tuần tuổi sẽ ngủ liền mạch hơn vào ban đêm
32-week-old babies 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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References: parents.com, mamanatural.com
