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The term Wonder Weeks may have become familiar to many parents. However, many people are confused when they see their child becoming unusually uncomfortable. Information about Wonder Weeks or children's expressions when entering this period will help parents understand their children better.
1. History of Wonder Weeks
In 1992, two Dutch researchers in educational psychology and behavioral biology, Dr. Frans X. Plooij and his wife, Dr. Hetty van de Rijt, published a book titled Wonder Weeks. . Their book is a collection of information on how babies develop and what parents can do to support their babies at each stage.
Since the popularity of the book Wonder Weeks, the term has been used with greater frequency. Many parents have searched the book Wonder Weeks to better understand why their babies behave differently between developmental stages.
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2. What exactly are Wonder Weeks?
Wonder weeks is a term used to describe the vigorous stages of infant development. There are peak periods when babies develop rapidly both physically and mentally. On the contrary, there are times when parents do not feel their children change much. This dramatic improvement can be seen in skills such as learning to sit, learning to crawl, trying to stand and then learning to walk.
Wonder Weeks thường rơi vào những giai đoạn bé học kỹ năng
Several studies have shown that obvious mental changes often occur in the brains of children under 20 months of age. After this period of time, the personality and physical changes continue to grow larger and more developed than before for the child to enter the adult stage.
3. When is Wonder Weeks?
The time to enter Wonder weeks usually depends on each child. There are all factors that influence infant development such as genetics, environment, sex, preterm birth, siblings,...
But the predicted average time Wonder Weeks usually occurs out:
5 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 17 weeks 26 weeks 36 weeks 44 weeks 53 weeks Next to Wonder weeks comes the term “Sunny weeks” also known as sunny weeks. These are the weeks after a baby progresses through the Wonder weeks and enters a whole new phase of development. Parents may feel that their baby seems much happier, working hard to learn new skills and wanting to show the world how smart he is. During the sunny weeks, babies will usually sleep and feed better, are ready to explore and be less clingy.
Just like Wonder Weeks, Sunny Weeks varies from child to child. The average stats would be around:
6 weeks 10 weeks 13 weeks 21 weeks 31 weeks 39 weeks 49 weeks 58 weeks.
4. Wonder week expression
Parents can predict that their child is entering the Wonder weeks period with some of the following symptoms:
Crying all day. Sleeping soundly woke up crying, the more she coaxed, the louder she cried and there seemed to be no way for the baby to stop crying. Anorexia, skipping meals, eating less (previously eating very well).
Quấy khóc là biểu hiện điển hình của tuần Wonder Weeks ở trẻ
Asking to hold her all day, clinging to her mother more. More shy, afraid of strangers. Jealous. Changing moods quickly, being happy can immediately cry, crying becomes happy all the time. Sucking hands a lot, preferring to cuddle a familiar item more.
5. What should you do in your child's Wonder weeks?
First, Wonder Weeks can be stressful and exhausting for parents. Therefore, you need to stay healthy and mentally good to take the best care of your baby.
You need to understand that fussy baby is not a permanent state. Or the sign of asking to hold, cling to the mother more than once is a sign of insecurity in the process of mental change of the baby. So, cuddling and reassuring your baby will help her feel better. Parents should also spend a lot of time with their children during this time.
Parents may notice a change in their baby's eating and sleeping habits. You can change the menu to make your child feel more appetizing and comfortable.
6. Other causes affecting children's behavior besides Wonder weeks
Not only during Wonder weeks, your baby may be fussy because of the following reasons:
Unwell baby: Sickness, high temperature, cold are all causes of discomfort and fussing. cry. Environmental changes: Moving house or family stress can both cause changes in an infant's behavior. Teething Changes in sleep: fatigue, moving from crib to bed can also cause discomfort for babies. Your baby may be part of the group that is sensitive to thanking other children, so even the smallest signs can affect morale. If you are really worried about your baby, contact a health care professional to check on your baby's condition.
Khi mọc răng trẻ cũng có biểu hiện quấy khóc như Wonder Weeks
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Gathering a team of top doctors and nurses in Pediatrics : consists of leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All doctors are well-trained, professional, conscientious, knowledgeable about 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. upon reaching adulthood. Advanced techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - craniofacial surgery, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation 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. To register for examination and treatment with Pediatricians at Vinmec International General Hospital, please click the "Contact Us" button on the website or register online HERE.
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