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Decoding your babys 7 body language and how to handle it
Children under one year old cannot speak yet, so it is difficult to communicate with their mother. You can rely on your baby's body language, guess what they need to deal with their wants in time.
Taking care of babies is not an easy task. However, if you try to observe your baby's movements and understand why the baby does so, taking care of the baby will become simpler. So what are the common movements of the child and help you understand him better? aFamilyToday Health will tell you.
1. Kick your feet
This may be because the baby is happy with something and kicking his feet is a way for him to show this. Most babies often kick their feet in the bath or when you play with them.
What should you do?
You can hug your baby and sing a song. Choose a song that is consistent with the rhythm of your baby's foot kick. This will make your baby much happier there.
2. Back bends
A back bend is a baby's way to express pain or anxiety. Most babies tend to bend their backs when they have heartburn.
What should you do?
Help your baby relax. If your baby bends his back while he is suckling, he likely has reflux . You need to avoid stress while breastfeeding. If your baby cries, comfort him or her to hold it off and make him feel comfortable.
3. Head banging
If your baby bangs his head on the floor or tries to get out of the crib, he is likely feeling discomfort or pain. The light banging helps the baby feel more comfortable.
What should you do?
If your baby often bangs his head for a long period of time, take him or her to the pediatrician for an examination. When your baby does this, you should pay close attention to your baby.
4. Hold your ears
Baby holding ears is a way for babies to show joy when discovering their ears. Besides, the baby also often grabbed the ear during the teething phase . If your baby cries and holds his ear, he or she may have an ear infection .
What should you do?
If your baby is exploring their ears, play with them. If it is due to teething, help your baby feel more comfortable. If your baby shows signs of an ear infection, take him or her to the pediatrician to check.
5. Clench your hand
Hand clenching (into fists) is a common act of babies. This could be a sign that your baby is hungry or stressed .
What should you do?
Feed your baby if it's time. If your baby regularly holds his hand tightly after 3 months, take him to the pediatrician to check.
6. Bend the knees
With bent knees, babies lie on their back, legs raised, knees bent, hands grabbing 2 feet. These are signs that your baby is feeling uneasy about digestive problems. Babies often bend their knees due to gas , constipation, or bowel problems.
What should you do?
Soothe your baby. If your baby has gas, help him burp. While you are breast-feeding, avoid eating foods that easily cause gas. If your baby is constipated, take him to the hospital to have it checked. In addition, you should also let your baby drink enough water and use a little lemon juice when constipation.
7. Hand twitching
Hand twitching (acting like startling, playing with) is a warning sign of young children. When your baby hears noises or sees sudden light, they will show these signs. Babies also often twitch their arms when you place them on the floor because they feel suddenly losing support.
What should you do?
Hand twitching is a normal reflex and should go away after 4 months. Wrap your baby in a blanket when she sleeps. This will help your baby feel safe and free from fear.
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