30 weeks

Behavior and development

How does the baby develop?

At this point, you can tell your baby that the phone is not a toy, the shaking drum is not for throwing or pulling the hair of others. At this age, your baby may begin to test your authority by refusing to follow the simple instructions you give. The baby is not really disobedient or intentionally disobedient to you, but simply curious.

By week 30, your baby will likely:

Self-sitting without support;

Try to hold back when you lift the baby;

Objection if you take a toy away;

Try to get a toy out of reach;

Find the dropped object;

Scratching fingers on objects and holding them in fists (so keep dangerous objects out of reach);

Return to the direction of the source of the sound;

Billiards speak by combining vowels and consonants such as ga-ga-ga, ba-ba-ba, ma-ma-ma, da-da-da;

Play peek-a-boo.

What do you need to do to support your baby?

Remember that babies simply cannot remember what you say. The best strategy is to use a simple word "no" to let your baby understand that he cannot.

A game as simple as peek-a-boo may also appeal to your baby. Your baby may become interested in the game in which people or things come and go. This helps to increase the baby's awareness of the presence of everyone around him.

Health and safety

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

Most doctors will not schedule a checkup for the baby this month. On the plus side, it means no serious problems with your baby; on the negative side, you won't be able to tell how your baby is developing. Be prepared to ask questions for the next month's checkup, but don't be afraid to call your doctor right away if you have any concerns you are concerned about and can't wait until your next visit. .

Mother should know more?

Anemia

Anemia occurs when the body's red blood cells have a decrease in hemoglobin (a red pigment that carries oxygen to the tissues and expels waste and carbon dioxide).

Anemia has many causes, including nutritional deficiencies, genetic disorders, medications, infections and chronic illnesses. The most common causes of anemia in infants are iron deficiency, insufficient iron in the diet, an inability to absorb iron from food properly, or persistent blood loss (e.g. intestinal tract). Some other types of anemia are inherited, such as sickle cell anemia caused by abnormal hemoglobin.

Although premature babies often suffer from anemia from birth, full term babies should also receive iron supplements. During the first six months of life, babies' iron levels usually drop quickly and need to be supplemented. Sometimes between 9 and 13 months, when you take your baby for a routine check-up, your doctor may do a hemoglobin test to see if your baby is anemic.

Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, pale lips and skin ... More serious effects of anemia include shortness of breath, heart disease, physical and mental problems. Causes permanent damage and increases the baby's sensitivity and can lead to poisoning.

If a blood test shows that your baby's iron content is too low, your baby's doctor will recommend changing your diet or adding iron. Store iron supplements and follow your doctor's instructions carefully when giving your baby iron because an iron overdose will be dangerous for your baby.

You can prevent or support iron deficiency anemia by making sure your baby is getting the iron they need. The things you need to do are:

Determine if your child is at high risk of anemia. Factors that may cause this risk include premature birth or low birth weight, lack of iron in your diet if you are breast-feeding or lack of iron in your baby's formula. Ask your doctor so you can adjust your baby's diet or add iron.

Breastfeed for as long as possible. Breast milk contains a special form of iron that makes it easier for your baby to absorb iron from other foods.

Do not give cow's milk to babies when they are less than 1 year old. Cow's milk is low in iron and can irritate the intestinal lining and cause minor damage over time.

Give your baby iron fortified cereal. Starting around 8 months, try other iron-rich foods like beans, amaranth, egg yolks, lean meats, poultry and fish.

Offer iron-rich vitamin C rich foods including red bell peppers, papaya, cantaloupe, broccoli, strawberries, and oranges.

Give your baby snacks

Many mothers sometimes do not want their child to eat confectionery between meals. But in fact, eating junk food in moderation plays an important role in nutrition, especially that in young children.

During a snack, your baby has the opportunity to hold a piece of bread or cookie by hand and put it in his mouth, regardless of whether the food fits his mouth or his way of eating is too rude. are not. Therefore, you need strong skills to teach your baby to eat.

Babies have small stomachs, so your baby is very full and quickly hungry. Rarely can a baby meal maintain a feeling of fullness from meal to meal as in adults. When babies practice solids, snacks become essential to be able to fulfill their nutritional needs.

Snacking will give your baby time to rest. Like most of us, babies need a break because if you don't give your baby snacks between weaning foods, they'll always ask your mother to breastfeed or bottle. Snacking will reduce your baby's need to regularly breastfeed and can help wean your baby.

However, snacking can have some disadvantages as well. You need to note the following when feeding your baby:

Snacks by the hour. Snacking too close to a mealtime can make a baby full and skip meals. Try to arrange snacks between meals. Snacking constantly makes babies get used to having something in their mouth all the time. This is a habit that can adversely affect a baby's physique and health throughout childhood and adulthood. The mouth is constantly filled with food can also lead to tooth decay. Even the healthy starches in bread will turn into sugar when exposed to saliva in the mouth. A snack in the morning, noon, and if your baby has a long time between supper and bedtime, an extra meal in the afternoon should suffice. Of course, there should be exceptions if the meal is delayed longer than usual and if the baby is too hungry.

Snacks with good reason. There are many good reasons for snacking, and there are also irrational reasons. Avoid snacking if your baby is feeling bored or hurts or you want to reward him if he does something. Instead try giving your baby verbal praise and enthusiastic applause.

Snacking place. Snacks should be taken seriously as well as meals. Make sure your baby eats in a safe position and position (eating while lying on his back, crawling around, or walking can easily choke), when sitting and eating, baby follows the basic eating rules. (It is best for your baby to learn basic eating rules while sitting at the table). You should give your baby snacks while he is sitting, preferably in a chair.

Mother's concern

What are the things you need to care about?

Your baby puts pressure on you

In fact, most babies and toddlers, even older ones, tend to be more unkind to their parents than they do with nannies. This is a sign that the baby feels more comfortable and safe with their parents. Think of it this way: you are doing a great job as a parent and your baby believes that your love is unconditional. Your baby can show his true nature without fear of losing your love.

If you are usually less attentive to your baby, your baby's "bad behavior" can also be a call to attention that your baby has been desperate for and has been lacking all day.

To make it easier for you to handle your baby's problems when you get home each night, try the following tips:

Do not go home when the baby is hungry and exhausted. Ask the babysitter to provide solids for the baby for an hour before you leave. A nap can also stop your baby's crankiness, but make sure your baby doesn't fall asleep too late because he won't be able to wake up at the right time.

Relax before going home. Do some relaxation exercises before going home. Instead of spending time thinking about your unfinished work, ease your worries and fill your mind with thoughts that make yourself more comfortable and happy.

Relax when you go home. Don't rush to start making dinner, checking your mail or folding your clothes as soon as you've put down your bag or briefcase. Instead, take 15 minutes to relax with your baby, if possible give him absolute attention. If your child is the type that doesn't like changes, don't let the babysitter leave. Join them slowly so they can get used to the idea that a change is imminent. When your baby is more comfortable, you can now let the babysitter leave the house.

Get your baby involved in the work you are doing. When you both feel more comfortable, you should start doing housework but always let your baby participate in everything. You can put your baby in the middle of the bed or on the floor when you change clothes so you can always watch them, hold your baby when you check mail, have him sit on the high chair and pick up toys when you start making dinner; Or you can wash the vegetables while talking to your baby.

Don't take matters personally. Most working parents experience a breakdown when they come home. Try to keep in a good mood when picking up your baby.