An important developmental milestone when children are 7 months old that parents need to pay attention to

Although each baby will have a different growth rate, for the most part you can still observe certain characteristics when your baby is 7 months old.

7 months is the time when your baby can bring you countless surprises while being with your baby. Children can smile happily, understand some of the basic gestures and movements, and start crawling everywhere to learn everything.

However, not only that, 7-month-old children also have many other changes. Parents, together with aFamilyToday Health, explore the developmental milestones of 7-month-old children through the sharing in the article below.

7-month-old babies, what can parents expect?

At 7 months of age, your baby can:

Locate hidden objects

Understand the word "no"

Voice recognition

Hold everything firmly

Approach the object and bring it to your mouth

Understand reflection in the mirror

Determine the cause and effect.

After achieving the above developmental milestones, children will progress to the following developmental milestones:

Find hidden object

Begins to understand one-word commands

Begins to have memory and memorize different voices

Small objects can be grasped with the index finger and thumb

Pick up objects with your hands

Identify yourself and the adult

Remember the results of several actions.

Development milestones of 7-month-old children

7 months is a time when babies are developing very fast:

Cognitive abilities

By the time your baby is 7 months old, your baby will begin to grasp and understand development. Your baby's brain is developing at a faster rate than the body to equip skills to help him adapt to the surrounding environment. In particular, at this stage, the baby can even understand the cause-and-effect and begin to find the relationship of everything. Specifically, you will see your baby:

Begins to have memories of recent events

Getting to know babble to everyone

Show an interest in bright, eye-catching colors and will find a way to get objects in these colors

Show curiosity about the world around them, especially objects out of reach

Can recognize his name in chats

Keep a close watch on moving objects

Try to find hidden objects, such as a toy or book, that is hidden under a blanket.

Motor skills

If cognitively, at the period of 7 months, the child can begin to look at himself in the mirror or read people's expressions, then physically, the baby will gradually become healthier and stronger.

At this stage, the average weight and height of boys is 7.4-9.2kg and 67-71cm, while girls weigh 6.8-8.6kg and 65-69cm tall.

Here are some things that your child will soon be doing at this stage, you should pay close attention to find ways to encourage your child's motor skills:

Know how to use your index finger and thumb to hold food and small objects in a pliers style

Turn over and get ready to crawl

Pick up a small toy, then throw it away and pick it up

Some babies can sit on their own with the help of their parents

Approach nearby objects with one or both hands

Small objects can be put into the mouth .

Emotional and social

Social and emotional development is also one of the important developmental milestones in a baby's life. This will be the foundation for your baby to communicate and interact with everyone in the future. Here are a few things 7-month-olds can do:

Laugh and be able to express emotions more clearly such as irritability ...

Recognize those around you and enjoy seeing someone you know

Observe your parent's feelings and try to imitate

Begin to know what you like and dislike

Can spot other babies and cry if other babies cry

Develop a fear of strangers.

Communication skills

Seeking attention using gestures and sounds is one of the signs that a child's communication skills are developing. In addition, your child can:

Start using vowels like "o" and "a" when babbling

Understand that the two of you will talk alternately when communicating and will try to use it when babbling with you by pausing for you to answer and then moving on.

Try to imitate the words you say

Start attracting attention by yelling or banging when there is a need.

Teethe

Teething is one of the most difficult problems a 7-month-old baby faces. Because this can make the baby extremely uncomfortable. You can support your baby to get over it by feeding him mashed foods or soft and easy-to-digest foods like bananas, ripe papaya, sapodilla ...

Some signs of teething babies that mothers should pay attention to:

Your baby starts to drool more

Chew a toy or suck on fingers

Anorexia or discomfort when eating

Or cry at night and refuse to sleep

Red swollen gums

The teeth erupt slowly out of the gums

Fever or rash

Diarrhea or constipation

The problem of eating

7-month-old babies will need to be provided with 113-250g of food per day including breast milk and formula (if the mother does not have enough milk for the baby). You can begin to practice solids by crushing or pureeing foods.

In addition, you can feed your baby a variety of vegetables and fruits such as cucumbers, carrots, beans, bananas, apples, pears ... At this stage, you can also start to feed your baby.

When will you need a doctor's consultation?

You don't have to take your baby to see the doctor if your baby just sneezes or has a common hiccup. However, if you have any of the following symptoms, you should seek immediate medical assistance:

Infants in this age range usually sleep between 12 and 14 hours a day including day naps. So if your baby does not sleep well or does not sleep enough, take him to the doctor

The child has a fever of more than 39 ° C

The child has a rash

Children show signs of dehydration such as little urine or dry mouth

Having trouble breathing

Unable to sit up, even though her parents supported her

Delayed or indifferent to activities or unresponsive to loud sounds or when called to name ...

Besides, at this point, you can also start brushing your baby gently with a soft brush. However, ask your doctor about the safest method of brushing your baby's teeth .

The secret to children easily reaching important developmental milestones

You can help your baby reach all important developmental milestones with a few tips below:

Start by giving your baby a drink with a small cup or drinking cup  to develop motor skills

Keep toys out of reach to encourage crawling and picking them up

Play peek-a-boo with your child

Talk, sing, read stories to children more often to stimulate the development of language ability of children

Teach children to wave their hands to say goodbye, say hello when meeting someone ...

Each child will have a different growth rate, so if the baby does not reach the above developmental milestones, do not worry too much. Be patient and create a healthy and safe environment for your baby to freely explore the world.