Weeks 42 AND 43!
I've been slacking, so I'll do the past week and the current week together. Then maybe I can get back on track! Last week:
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 42 weeks (Approximately 9.8 months) old now.
Your baby is no doubt giving you plenty of exercise! He or she's constantly on the go and discovering new and faster ways to move. Now that he or she's crawling, maybe cruising and perhaps even standing for a moment or two without holding onto anything, he or she may be close to taking his or her first wobbly, unassisted steps. As time goes on, he or she will build confidence and will stand on his or her own for longer periods of time. The more time he or she has to practice using his or her legs, the stronger and more coordinated he or she will be. Your baby's memory is improving steadily. He or she's mastering the concept of object permanence and can form mental images of familiar objects when they're out of sight. He or she may remember a favorite toy even after it's been carefully put away (and cry for it). Although it may take several weeks, or even months, for this concept to completely set in, you'll notice separation anxiety lessen as he or she realizes that you continue to exist when you have left and that you'll soon return. As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you may notice that he or she has a renewed appreciation for cuddling on your lap while you read a book or two at the end of the day. He or she is still your little baby and needs comforting and security after a day of exploring and playing. He or she is also taking a greater interest in the book's pages, and may stare at the images, babble to them, and try to touch them. He or she will love to help turn the pages too. Remember, the more sounds and words he or she hears, the more easily he or she will develop his or her own vocabulary. Take time out each day for this wonderfully educational ritual.
And this week!
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 43 weeks (Approximately 10.0 months) old now.
At ten months old, babies usually range from 26.75 inches long and 16.75 pounds (10th percentile) to 29.75 inches long and 22 pounds (90th percentile). Are you feeling ignored? Matthew is probably not intentionally ignoring you; he is just concentrating on what he's doing at the moment and some babies have a difficult time switching from one task to another. Try not to take it personally. Be patient and be sure to allow Matthew a sufficient amount of transition time when changing activities. Matthew may also be developing a dislike for confinement, whether it is in the stroller, his highchair or car seat. Try to plan outings that give him an opportunity to explore a bit on his own. Let him play in the grass or walk while holding onto the stroller. However, the one rule you must enforce from day one is that Matthew must be buckled into his car seat whenever he is in a car. You can be flexible about some things, but you always must be adamant about safety, no matter how loud the protest. Is Matthew scared of everything all of a sudden? If he used to get in the way trying to "help" you clean and cook, the simplest noises such as the vacuum or microwave may now send your baby into a fit of tears. This is because as he gets older, he is becoming more aware of danger. To make him feel better, vacuum or run the dishwasher only when he is sleeping or out of the room. Or try buying Matthew a toy vacuum or push popper and let him vacuum with you. Remember not to laugh or get upset at Matthew for these fears, but rather sympathize and show him that you understand and that you don't want to scare him. Eventually he will get over these fears, and you will be able to cook and clean without a screaming infant by your side.
The bumps and bruises that come along with being mobile have definitley begun! Poor little guy hit his head and his face yesterday during 2 separate incidents. But he's OK. Hid Daddy and I try not to make a big deal out of it when he gets hurt, but it's hard to watch. We've had to go out and buy him some new clothes - the temperatures have been close to 80 degrees the past few days - way above normal for this time of year. Matthew looks so cute in his little shorts and short sleeves. He can clap now, and act up on purpose. Yesterday I had a heck of a time feeding him his dinner because he thought it would be fun to spit it all over the place. He knows what "no" means (and I said it repeatedly) so he knew what he was doing. It's just too hard to be mad at him, though, when he sprays his food and then smiles proudly. What a goober.
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 42 weeks (Approximately 9.8 months) old now.
Your baby is no doubt giving you plenty of exercise! He or she's constantly on the go and discovering new and faster ways to move. Now that he or she's crawling, maybe cruising and perhaps even standing for a moment or two without holding onto anything, he or she may be close to taking his or her first wobbly, unassisted steps. As time goes on, he or she will build confidence and will stand on his or her own for longer periods of time. The more time he or she has to practice using his or her legs, the stronger and more coordinated he or she will be. Your baby's memory is improving steadily. He or she's mastering the concept of object permanence and can form mental images of familiar objects when they're out of sight. He or she may remember a favorite toy even after it's been carefully put away (and cry for it). Although it may take several weeks, or even months, for this concept to completely set in, you'll notice separation anxiety lessen as he or she realizes that you continue to exist when you have left and that you'll soon return. As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you may notice that he or she has a renewed appreciation for cuddling on your lap while you read a book or two at the end of the day. He or she is still your little baby and needs comforting and security after a day of exploring and playing. He or she is also taking a greater interest in the book's pages, and may stare at the images, babble to them, and try to touch them. He or she will love to help turn the pages too. Remember, the more sounds and words he or she hears, the more easily he or she will develop his or her own vocabulary. Take time out each day for this wonderfully educational ritual.
And this week!
Your baby boy, Matthew, is 43 weeks (Approximately 10.0 months) old now.
At ten months old, babies usually range from 26.75 inches long and 16.75 pounds (10th percentile) to 29.75 inches long and 22 pounds (90th percentile). Are you feeling ignored? Matthew is probably not intentionally ignoring you; he is just concentrating on what he's doing at the moment and some babies have a difficult time switching from one task to another. Try not to take it personally. Be patient and be sure to allow Matthew a sufficient amount of transition time when changing activities. Matthew may also be developing a dislike for confinement, whether it is in the stroller, his highchair or car seat. Try to plan outings that give him an opportunity to explore a bit on his own. Let him play in the grass or walk while holding onto the stroller. However, the one rule you must enforce from day one is that Matthew must be buckled into his car seat whenever he is in a car. You can be flexible about some things, but you always must be adamant about safety, no matter how loud the protest. Is Matthew scared of everything all of a sudden? If he used to get in the way trying to "help" you clean and cook, the simplest noises such as the vacuum or microwave may now send your baby into a fit of tears. This is because as he gets older, he is becoming more aware of danger. To make him feel better, vacuum or run the dishwasher only when he is sleeping or out of the room. Or try buying Matthew a toy vacuum or push popper and let him vacuum with you. Remember not to laugh or get upset at Matthew for these fears, but rather sympathize and show him that you understand and that you don't want to scare him. Eventually he will get over these fears, and you will be able to cook and clean without a screaming infant by your side.
The bumps and bruises that come along with being mobile have definitley begun! Poor little guy hit his head and his face yesterday during 2 separate incidents. But he's OK. Hid Daddy and I try not to make a big deal out of it when he gets hurt, but it's hard to watch. We've had to go out and buy him some new clothes - the temperatures have been close to 80 degrees the past few days - way above normal for this time of year. Matthew looks so cute in his little shorts and short sleeves. He can clap now, and act up on purpose. Yesterday I had a heck of a time feeding him his dinner because he thought it would be fun to spit it all over the place. He knows what "no" means (and I said it repeatedly) so he knew what he was doing. It's just too hard to be mad at him, though, when he sprays his food and then smiles proudly. What a goober.
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