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This article was professionally consulted by resident Doctor Ho Thi Hong Tho - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.A 15-week-old baby can recognize her mother. Baby can smile and "hey talk" with mom and people around. However, the child will give priority to his mother, father and other people who are close to him every day. Not only that, your baby can look for you in the room and extend his arm to shake, and grin when he finds you. Your baby can even sense you're nearby through scent or voice.
1. Development of a 15-week-old baby
An important milestone in your baby's movements at this time is when your baby begins to be able to turn over. Most babies start to roll over between 4 and 6 months. On the other hand, the baby's rolling action will also happen more often around the time of nearly 6 months because at this time the baby's neck and abdominal muscles have also begun to develop. During this stage, you may wake up several times in the middle of the night when your baby rolls, and then gets stuck. If your baby is fussy and upset, gently turn him over to his back. But if your baby doesn't mind sleeping on his stomach, don't worry too much about whether he can sleep like that or not, as long as he's comfortable and still sleeping soundly. Although the risk of sudden infant death increases when a 15-week-old infant sleeps on their stomach.Encourage your baby to be active by helping him get up more often. Placing a few pillows behind your baby on the couch or putting her in a stroller with an upright sitting position strengthens her neck and abdominal muscles and may allow her to work on better control of her head. Plus, it's also a more fun way for your little one to immerse himself in his surroundings.
2. Health information of 15-week-old baby
Time to bring your 15-week-old baby in for a check-up. The doctor will check your baby's usual indicators such as: how much weight a 15-week-old baby is, height, head circumference, heart rate, skin and genitals and also assess strength and development of baby's motor skills. In addition, the doctor will give you advice about your baby's sleeping and eating habits and he will also give you advice about your baby's strong development and what will happen in the future. sometime in the next two months.Teething time Here's a question you're probably asking a lot of your baby this age: Why is my baby drooling so much? Between 3 and 6 months of age, drooling tends to peak. This is explained in part by teething, with most babies getting their first teeth between 4 and 7 months. But it could also explain that the baby's mouth muscles are immature. Newborns do not have the same self-control of their lips and tongue as adults. Prepare a few bibs to help your baby get wet and not have to change clothes often because of too much drool.
3. 15-week-old baby milestones
3.1. Rolling and rolling Your baby will soon be an expert at rolling front to back and front to back... he may even start rolling on the floor. Here are some tips to help your child reach milestones naturally:Trust the baby. The best thing you can do for your baby is to observe and guide him/her to move to develop his/her activities naturally (If your baby is 7 months old and has not yet learned to roll, consult your pediatrician). Do not support your baby excessively. This allows the baby to practice using the muscles for balance. In fact, Dr. Emmi Pikler, the famous Hungarian pediatrician, discovered that babies are allowed to develop naturally (that is, to be guided by their parents to develop skills acquired in themselves). young) stronger, more stable and more confident in movements. When babies start rolling, be sure to move them out of the crib. This is also a good time to think about moving your baby to a crib. To ease the transition, try laying your baby down horizontally instead of vertically, to make them feel more cosy. You can also try a sleeping bag that gives your baby the same comfort as a crib, and this way it is safer for the infant to do the rollover 3.2. Babbling Just as your baby's rolling movements are the foundation for motor skills, babbling is also the foundation for the baby's ability to develop language and speech in all its forms. . This is your baby's first foray into language (apart from crying, of course).
Babbling often combines a consonant and a vowel or two vowels to create a single syllable (eg oo, da, or three). However, it doesn't sound like much, answer your baby's babbles. This provides encouragement and helps your baby learn new sounds and sound patterns.
When a child has abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
As a key area of Vinmec Health System, Pediatrics Department - Vinmec International General Hospital always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts thanks to the following advantages:
gathers a team of leading doctors and doctors in Pediatrics: including leading experts, with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, having worked in different hospitals. big hospitals like Bach Mai, 108.. The doctors are all well-trained, professional, have a heart - reach, understand young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.
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