29 months

Behavior and development

How does the baby develop?

Fighting for a toy is very common when two children play together. They will fiercely scramble for ownership of the item because at this time the baby is too young to understand the concept of sharing.

A noteworthy milestone at this time is the baby's love to repeat things. Your baby may want to eat the same thing over and over, wear the same outfit day in and day out, or do things over and over in the correct order. Remember that they are trying to understand the world around them, so when they want to keep everything the same, it is time for them to step by step control their perception and safety of the world around them. In other words, making things patterned can give your baby a sense of security.

At this time, your baby will also begin to develop a new way of thinking called symbolic thinking. Basically, this means babies can see things with their memory. Your baby's experiences and habits will form new connections in the mind, creating the ability to recall and describe images the baby has seen: what the toy looks like, the way to the grandmother's house. What did you eat yesterday?

What do you need to do to support your baby?

To help you avoid a fight, you should:

Become a role model in sharing. Especially always use the word "share" or words with similar meaning when talking to your baby: "Do you want to share this piece of cake with me?"; "Do you want to fold things with me?"

End the battle between children by confiscating the toy and turning their attention to something else: “Playing a lot can damage the car, you give it a break. Now let's play blowing bubbles ”.

Regularly show your baby when older siblings share it with others.

Hide toys that your baby likes when the mother comes to play because it is unlikely that the baby will let the mother play the favorite one.

Let the children play games that can be played by themselves and can be shared together such as clay making or drawing.

Praise your baby when they share because compliments are the best educational tools for them.

Help your baby practice memory by asking questions about what he knows like: "Hmm, what happens after the bunny said goodbye?" Or ask them detailed questions such as: "Did you eat vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream?". At the end of the day, mom should summarize the baby's day with questions: “What good did you do today? Tell me about it! ".

Health and safety

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

They suck their fingers because they feel calmer doing this action. Babies must have sucking their hands since they were in the womb and have formed a habit when they were still babies. So every time the baby feels tired, scared, sick or trying to adapt to the challenges, he will suck again. Your baby can also use this action to make it easier to fall asleep or to get back to sleep when he wakes up in the middle of the night. Do not worry too much about this action, if you still have questions and worries, please consult your doctor for advice and answers.

Mother should know more?

Have your baby go for regular dental check-ups to keep his teeth healthy and strong. If your baby's teeth are fine, but he has bad breath, take him to the doctor for a closer examination.

Mother's concern

What do you need to care about?

Both adults and children can experience bad breath. The main culprits for this phenomenon are:

Dry mouth:

If your baby breathes through his mouth, his mouth can be drier, which in turn causes the bacteria in his mouth to grow stronger.

Foreign material:

A pea, a tiny toy, or anything your baby puts in his nose can cause your baby's bad breath. This is very common in babies and teenagers because they are often very mischievous and like to put things anywhere.

Poor hygiene:

Normal bacteria in the mouth will come into contact with food still stuck between the teeth, in the gums or in the tonsils, thereby causing bad breath. The longer the food is left in, the more likely it is to cause this phenomenon.

Tooth decay, tartar or cavities in teeth:

They can affect children's teeth of any age and cause bad breath (in adults, the main cause is gum disease or gingivitis).

Eat spicy and sour foods:

If your child likes to eat foods like garlic and onions, they will cause temporary bad breath.

Sick:

Illnesses like sinusitis, tonsillitis or even a weather allergy can also cause bad breath. Children with gastroesophageal reflux disease also experience bad breath.