13 weeks

Behavior and development

How does the baby develop?

By the first week of March, your baby may be able to:

Your baby can recognize you as soon as a few days old. However, at 13 weeks, your baby should be able to show this more clearly. About half of all children of this age are starting to show good parental recognition.

Your baby will probably smile at a stranger, especially when someone looks him in the eye, makes fun or talks with him. However, babies will look intently, distinguish who is who and make sure they love their father, mother or the person with them more often.

Your baby can be quiet, making eye contact with you; Or they can look for you in a room and move their arms or laugh excitedly when they find you. Your baby can even detect your mellow scent.

Raise your head 45 degrees while lying on your back.

What do you need to do to support your baby?

Research shows that babies who regularly talk to their parents have significantly higher intelligence and vocabulary as they mature compared to other children. So, interacting with your baby right now is especially important. Talk to your baby about your surroundings as you take them for a walk, showing them objects when passing the grocery store. Your baby cannot repeat after you, but he will be able to capture all the information and improve his memory increasingly.

Health and safety

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

Most doctors won't schedule a routine checkup for your baby this month. But you can always call your doctor if you have any questions and can't wait for your next visit.

Mother should know more?

Diaper rash

A diaper rash is usually caused by the wetness and rubbing of the diaper. Leaving urine or stools for a long time on the diaper will also irritate the skin and increase the growth of bacteria or fungi, sometimes causing skin infections (dermatitis). In rare cases, it may be due to the aroma of diapers or towels that can irritate the skin.

Keeping your baby dry is the best way to treat diaper rash. Change your baby's diaper often and don't let him wear dirty or damp diapers for long periods of time. You can use ointments to create a barrier between your baby's skin and waste products that can cause irritation and infection. Try a cream containing zinc oxide as they will create a thicker barrier than the lubricant oil and stay on the skin longer, which can provide more protection for baby's skin. Research shows that babies who breastfeed while wearing disposable diapers are less likely to experience diaper rash. Therefore, you should breastfeed regularly.

Instead of using a tissue, try using warm water in a spray bottle to clean the diaper area without rubbing it. If your baby needs more cleaning, you should use a gentle cloth or cotton wipe. You can use additional mild, unscented soap. Then, let the baby dry or dry at low temperature. Occasionally, you don't need to wear a diaper when your baby is in a crib or on the playground. You can lay your baby on a waterproof mattress.

In the case of your baby with severe fungal diaper rash, call your doctor for advice on effective treatment.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

In fact, the likelihood of your baby getting this syndrome is quite rare, so don't worry too much. By the time babies are one year old, there is almost no risk of sudden infant death syndrome. So don't let worry affect you and your baby.

Mother's concern

What do you need to care about?

Set up a regular schedule

A lot of babies are not active on a certain schedule, even when they are more than three months old. Your baby's sleep and eating time are completely spontaneous and not a day like any other day. If your baby is in this situation, you need to decide if you will actively control the baby's schedule or pamper the baby's way.

Below is a summary of the benefits both of these methods offer.

Schedule parenting: Scheduling your baby does not mean you will not meet the needs of your baby, but the baby's requirements will be met within a certain framework and specific schedule.

Raising your baby according to your baby's needs: you can use this method if your baby grows well without a schedule. Those who support this method believe that meeting all of your baby's needs will help you better understand your baby, cultivate trust and create a good communication foundation for parents and babies.