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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Phan Ngoc Hai - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital
36 weeks of age represents a lot of signs of development going on in your little one. From crawling to sitting and observing his surroundings, your baby will begin to get used to everything and enjoy new experiences every day.
9-month-old babies have emotional, physical, motor and cognitive development happening at the same time. From developing a fear of being alone in a room or separation anxiety to being surprised by bumping into things or exploring the nuances of cause and effect. Therefore, you need to be flexible and adapt to the child at this stage. From feeding to napping, playing, taking children out to play helps them learn a lot and grow quickly.
1. Development of a 36-week-old baby
From developing a fear of being alone in a room or separation anxiety to being surprised by bumping into things or exploring emotional nuances, you'll notice a 36-week-old baby developing quite Soon. Be prepared for a nap on the go as your little one will fall asleep unexpectedly and be ready to change your lifestyle and schedule. You will need to be flexible and adapt to each of those changes. Whether their growth is slow or fast, here are a few developmental milestones that you must pay attention to.
1.1. Feeding a 36-week-old baby At this stage, the child may enter the physiological anorexia stage. It may be frustrating at first to notice that your child no longer enjoys the same old foods he ate before this stage. This is because some novelty things have become routine for children and it is important for them to make a change. You can give your child several suggestions at once: A mix of solids, purees, and mashed foods to add variety and let your child decide for himself what he wants to eat and how often.
However, a meal should not last more than 40 minutes, after 40 minutes the child eats a lot or a little, you should put it aside to make the child understand what is called "table discipline". Children will not eat when they do not respect food. You may notice that your child is no longer interested in meals, and this is because he is still busy exploring and moving around. Eating becomes a second priority. Don't force your child to eat what he doesn't want and let him discover his appetite for himself as this leads to the encouragement and development of healthy eating habits.
Baby teeth are still in the process of erupting, 9-month-old babies may prefer soft foods over hard solids. Make sure you give them lots of options to explore tastes and textures. These can include crunchy carrots, sweet apples, and soft oats. Don't worry too much about whether your baby is getting enough nutrients. As long as you continue to provide the child will continue to eat more or less.
Try to breastfeed until the baby's first birthday and otherwise supplement with commercially available formula.
Giai đoạn này, trẻ có thể bước vào giai đoạn biếng ăn sinh lý
1.2. Put your 36-week-old to sleep Most babies will enter the 'junk sleep' stage, where they may suddenly ask for bed before dinner or fall asleep while playing. Your baby's daytime naps can be divided into 2 parts and you won't notice any regular sleep patterns.
Consider co-sleeping with your baby and practice safe sleep to make sure your baby feels comfortable and sleeps well. If you're having a hard time with your baby's discomfort when being put to bed, let her roam around and play with toys until she's tired enough to sleep. Set up rhythmic sleep cues like rocking the bassinet/stroller or gently rocking and patting your baby to encourage her to put herself to sleep. But be careful not to let your baby play too stimulated before the main sleep, the child will not be able to sleep well.
1.3. Tips for taking care of a 36-week-old baby With the rapid changes in 36-week-old babies, mothers and caregivers of babies this age should have a few tips to take better care of their babies. Here are a few basic and effective tips:
Distract your baby while breastfeeding: 9-month-old babies are curious and inquisitive "creatures". Make sure to feed your baby first in the morning and before he sleeps at night. Turn off the lights during breastfeeding to avoid distraction and anxiety. Satisfy Your Child's Curiosity: Give your child simple foods that he can reach with his thumb and forefinger. Make sure they are not choking and are edible. Add variety to allow children to explore different interests/textures and discover what they like/dislike. Teething: Teething will take place and your baby's gums can be damaged. Offer your child some gummy toys and cold foods to ease the pain.
Hầu hết các em bé 39 tuần tuổi sẽ bước vào giai đoạn 'ngủ rác'
1.4. Games and activities for 36 weeks old baby There are mainly 2 types of games and activities you can give your baby at this age to help with observation, hearing and sensory development.
Fruit faces: Cut pieces of fruit like kiwis, apples, watermelons and bananas and show your child how to make faces with them. Make fruit faces fun and encourage your child to imitate you. When you're done, eat together and enjoy! Spend time in nature: This is a good age for children to develop their observation skills. Take your child out to the park or garden and lie down on the grass, let her touch the flowers, the leaves, show the bird, the butterfly in flight, describe the cloud, and breathe in the air. fresh.
2. What does the 36-week-old milestone need to achieve?
Pay attention to the following milestones as they are likely to occur during this period. As always, there are no fixed rules, and these are common milestones. Results may vary for some babies:
First words: Your baby may utter his first words like “daddy, grandma”. Parents should observe children's intentions and gestures when they pronounce their first words. Get up but need support: Your baby should be able to cling to a nearby table, bed or couch and stand with support. They may even be able to walk on their own with support, at least a few steps. Gather and sit: You'll notice that your baby can crawl back and forth from room to room or around quite easily. Baby can sit comfortably without support.
Trẻ 39 tuần tuổi thậm chí có thể tự mình đi bộ với sự hỗ trợ, ít nhất là một vài bước
3. When to see a doctor
When a 36-week-old baby has some of the following unusual problems, parents need to take the child to see and receive the examination and advice of specialists:
The child does not move much Unable to sit properly Does not eat anything or no appetite Has a fever of more than 39 degrees C The child does not make eye contact with others. 9-month-old babies can even begin to walk, talk a little or crawl fluently at this age. Sometimes things develop at a slow pace or with too much growth spurred on, everything is fine. Parents, please be patient when feeding and sleeping 36-week-old babies. Really, all it takes is a little while since babies grow up and become parents, the best thing to do is be flexible and adapt to new changes in your baby.
36-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: parenting.firstcry.com, mamanatural.com
