Do you know that infants always try to communicate with their mothers through everyday expressions such as crying, rubbing their eyes, peeing ... Even though they can't speak yet, they still want you to know that "I'm hungry. Okay, I want to go to bed or I want you to play with me. "
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Period from 0-3 months old
Period of 3-6 months
Period of 6-9 months
Stage 9-12 months old
How many mothers are trying to understand what babies want to say, or simply guess what their babies are doing or temporarily ignore what they care about but rely on personal subjectivity.
Being a mother for the first time, it can be difficult to explain baby's body language. The baby's only means of communication are crying for the first few months after birth . Slightly bigger, body language has a wider range of expressions including hand and leg movements and a grin.
Don't equate yourself and your baby's thoughts in a hurry, take a moment to find out what the smallest things mom will understand your baby really wants.
Period from 0-3 months old
This is the period when "the two of us" can only communicate with each other through crying.
"Mom, I'm hungry"
The baby is hungry, the baby cries, of course because only the mother can tell. Now the cry is loud, clear, repeated many times. Sometimes babies stop to breathe more, then cry and stop only when they are fed.
You should check the feeding time before that. If the baby has been breastfed for 2-3 hours, it is necessary to breastfeed or continue bottle feeding. If the baby has not eaten for a long time, the mother checks the amount of milk she has just fed to supplement.
Hand rubbing their eyes may mean that the child is tired and wants to go to sleep
"Time to go to bed"
When there is a feeling of fatigue, the bedroom, the crying baby turns into a moan. Maybe your baby will use his hands to tea close to his face, rub his eyes ... When your baby cries, you should prepare a good sleep condition such as creating a quiet, warm space by turning off the TV, music, and lights. sleep and pat your back to lull it to sleep.
"It's so wet, Mom"
Having a good night's sleep or playing, suddenly crying. There is definitely something that makes the baby uncomfortable. The cry is urgent, coherent and short, then pauses for a second, followed by rapid breathing and another cry. Mom should check your diaper. If the diaper doesn't get wet, keep examining the baby for the problem.
Period of 3-6 months
At this time, the baby has begun to turn and is about to enter the weaning stage, with many interesting expressions to remind the mother.
"I don't want to eat, mom"
With children eating solids early and showing smiling expressions, pushing away the food cup in front of their eyes or turning away, they definitely do not want to eat anymore, just want to play. Do not force the child any more, mothers can play with the baby and then feed more.
"I want that toy"
The noise coming from the baby's crib, the baby's face tensed, her hands trying to reach for the favorite toy proves that the mother bought the baby's right. Continue to promote next time, mom!
"Mom, I'm sick"
If the baby's muscles are not strong, there will be abnormal symptoms in daily activities. Twisted while sleeping, uncomfortable in breastfeeding. Mom observed more closely to promptly notify the doctor.
Tips to help recognize the sick baby Although the baby cannot talk and the mother is not a doctor, just a glance of the following signs is enough to know immediately how healthy the baby is.
Period of 6-9 months
This is the time when the mother is easily "fascinated" by the cutest actions of the baby. And also at this time, the baby will show obvious objections.
Want to own
Sometimes babies will cry for toys, but not out of anger, but just want to make sure they are hers. Mom, don't worry.
Discover everything
Children want to explore everything around their own way. Children want new toys to have something special so they will check all by themselves until they understand in their own way.
No child wants to lie down or play alone
Need parents to play with
Children hate to be left alone to play. Your baby is willing to give toys to strangers as a way to invite them to join them. Do not let your baby play by himself!
Stage 9-12 months old
At this time, the baby has begun to be more independent in thinking and have his own personal opinion.
Want to do everything yourself
When babies try to open drawers or put toys in baskets, they are trying to complete tasks independently, mothers absolutely need no support.
Frustrated faces often appeared
Babies are not used to dealing with failure or disappointment because things don't go the desired trajectory. It is normal for the face to turn into a state of frustration or discomfort in the way of throwing toys.
I want you only
Although very "fierce" with the mother, but the baby completely dislikes strangers, feels scared and just wants his parents to be there.
To better understand an infant's body language observe her specific actions and respond with her mother's specific actions. If the mother guesses the baby is bored, play with the baby, if the baby is sleepy, soothe the baby to sleep….