The baby’s first year of development is considered being the most important one and during this period, the development of the child sets the basis for his/her life to come. Let’s discuss some of the signs of a healthy baby’s development and what the parents need to do to complement it.
Signs of Healthy Development during the first year
- Your infant starts staring into the face.
- Tries to mimic parent’s actions and expressions
- Has a healthy appetite
- Starts responding to faces he/she is familiar with
- Starts making sounds for attention like babbling/gurgling
- Tries to move the head, hold the head, turn on a side, crawl, and stand – when he/she is about one year old.
- Attempts snatching, holding and grasping actions.
Learning language
During the initial months, children are keen to observe and learn the language. They make use of body gestures, sounds, and expressions to show and convey their needs etc.
What do parents need to do?
As a parent, you need to use normal speech and talk softly to your children. Respond quickly to their sounds and use their name while calling them.
Thinking
While still not one year old, the baby learns about ideas like safety, security, hunger, and sleep etc.
What parents need to do?
Parents need to accompany their toddlers while playing, show their interest and be patient about it; this gives them a sense of satisfaction and confidence towards parents and encourages them to explore new things.
Self Confidence
Babies tend to develop self-confidence when they have assured safety and are given attention and love.
What do parents need to do?
Comfort your baby if they cry. Hold them close and talk gently so that they are assured of themselves and you. Cheer them, hug them, buck them up, smile at them, console and let them know you are with them.
Now its very comfortable to seek guidance from a specialist doctor online to make your baby`s first-year remarkable.