25 weeks

Behavior and development

How does the baby develop?

By the first week of the sixth month, your baby is likely to:

Keep your head level with your body when you sit up;

Say some words with vowels that combine consonants.

What do you need to do to support your baby?

As your baby starts to become more active, he or she will need to dress comfortably. Choose soft fabrics that won't cause much friction when your baby moves around. Loose, stretchy and breathable clothing will give your active baby lots of energy to play around the room.

Avoid clothing that is rough or has itchy seams; there are long leashes, buttons, or ribbons that pose a choking hazard and anything else inconvenient can appear while your baby is sleeping, crawling or playing.

Your baby will learn that his or her behavior, including the things you are happy with and the things you are not happy about, attract you. So starting now and for many years to come, your baby will do whatever it takes to get your attention. Right now, almost everything your baby does is adorable, but as they get older they will tend to be mischievous in order to provoke your reaction. Don't forget to give your baby positive feedback when he or she acts well because it's a great way to start teaching your baby to distinguish from unwanted behaviors.

Health and safety

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

Depending on your baby's specific condition, the doctor will perform general physical exams, using very different diagnostic techniques and procedures. The doctor or nurse will check for all or most of the following:

Ask questions about how you and your baby and the rest of your family are at home, about eating, sleeping, their overall progress, and about caring for your baby if you're working.

Measure the baby's weight, height and head circumference, check all the features around the baby since birth.

Mother should know more?

Asthma

Asthma is the most common serious chronic disease in children. Specifically, this is inflammation and narrowing of the airways that causes difficulty breathing. Often the term "asthma" is used to describe symptoms of wheezing rather than talk about its cause and persistence. Allergens such as pollen, mold spores and animal parasites, airborne hazards (including cigarette smoke and paint vapors); A viral respiratory infection and little exercise or inhalation of cold air can be the cause of asthma attacks. Although asthma can be a serious and chronic health problem, with careful care, most children with asthma can still function and function normally. The severity of the disease usually decreases as the baby gets older and the airways expand.

Your baby can get asthma if they cough too much (especially at night) or have allergies, eczema, or a family history of these symptoms. Signs of asthma attack can include fast breathing, persistent coughing, wheezing, mouth whistling or muttering on exhalation, when the baby breathes, squeezing the muscles around his ribs, blowing his nose with each breath. breathing, fatigue, and skin pale.

If you think your baby is having an asthma attack or having trouble breathing - especially if he feels like he's getting a squeeze in his neck, ribs or abdomen when he inhales, has trouble breathing - call 115 immediately or take him to the room. emergency. You should also call for help right away if the baby's lips or fingers turn blue or if he becomes lethargic, agitated, or out of control.

Wheezing is common for children with colds, but chronic night coughing spells are often hidden signs of asthma. Call your doctor if your child has trouble sleeping because of wheezing or coughing.

If you are diagnosed with your asthma, your doctor will advise you on how to manage your asthma attack. You may also need to find the likely cause of your asthma attack: it could be a respiratory illness or an environmental problem, such as an allergen or cigarette smoke. You should use a cooling nebulizer, which raises the baby's head and neck by 30 degrees or more while he sleeps. Allergy testing can also be helpful as you can identify and remove allergens from the environment. For example, you might consider removing carpets, curtains, and stuffed animals from your child's room to reduce dust and the potential for dust spread. Medical treatment includes inhaled bronchodilators to open the airways, anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation of the airways, antibiotics if there is an underlying secondary infection, and identification of the cause to stay away. allergens.

Risk of sudden death when the baby turns at night

Experts agree that a child who can easily change positions can significantly reduce SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). There are two reasons: first, because the time when your baby is at high risk of SIDS often has elapsed when he or she can turn over; second, because overturned babies are better equipped to protect themselves from problems related to tummy sleep - sleeping position easily increases the risk of SIDS.

According to experts, you should take your baby to bed and let the baby lie on his back until the baby is one year old, but pay attention not to make the baby lose sleep because of changing positions all night. However, make sure your baby's crib is safe and continue to follow tips to prevent SIDS, such as using only one sturdy mattress and avoiding pillows, quilts, towels and bedding. play with fur.

Take a safe bath in a large tub

To make sure your baby's bath time is not only fun but also safe, follow these important tips:

Wait until your baby can sit firmly: Both you and your baby will feel more comfortable with a large bath when they are able to sit alone or with a little support.

Sit in a safe position: When wet, babies are very prone to slippage, and even a sturdy seat can tilt in the tub. While falling in the tub cannot be too dangerous for your baby, it can frighten your baby when it's time to bathe.

Have towels, towels, soap, shampoo, toys in the tub and any other essentials in the tub before you put your baby in the tub.

Always be with your baby: Babies always need adult supervision every time they bathe during the first five years of life.

Bath water test: Check the water temperature with your elbow or wrist or a bath thermometer before putting your baby in the tub.

Mother's concern

What are the things you need to care about?

Baby wakes up early

If your baby wakes up too early in the morning, here are some tips you can get your baby to wake up a little later:

Avoid early dawn light;

Avoid noise from traffic vehicles;

Put your baby to sleep later at night;

Put your baby to sleep later in the day;

Reduce the baby's sleep time;

Let your baby wait a moment;

Entertainment with your baby;

Let your baby wait until breakfast.

Baby bath in large tub

To make sure your baby is always happy when bathing, try these tips:

Let your baby test the water with his familiar toy boat;

Run your baby before bathing;

Use something in your place for a while (a washable doll or stuffed animal);

Avoid letting your baby get too cold;

Have your baby keep entertainment in hand;

Let the baby splash water;

Be friends with your baby in the shower;

Do not shower after eating;

Do not remove the drain plug until the baby is out of the tub;

Please be patient.