The 1 year old baby starts to be more independent and wants to find out all by himself. He begins to sing, laugh and talk more and more. From this stage the weight gain will be lower as the growth will increase.
At this stage the baby does not like strangers, nor to stay away from the mother, nor in strange places. However, gradually you become familiar with people and can show affection and affection for people, toys and pets.
Usually 1-year-old babies get scared by noises like the washing machine, blender and although they do not like lending their toys, they like to see and pick up other children's toys.
1 year old baby's weight
Boy | Girl | |
Weight | 9.8 to 10.3 kg | 9.6 to 10.1 kg |
Height | 75 cm | 72 cm |
Head measurement | 46.5 cm | 45.5 cm |
Thorax Circumference | 47.5 cm | 46.5 cm |
Monthly weight gain | 300 g | 300 g |
1 year old baby feeding
Feeding the baby from 1 year of age is related to the introduction of new foods. Some babies may reject food, so some advice to add new foods to baby's meals include:
- Offer the new food in small quantity;
- Introduce a new food every 1-2 days;
- Let the baby eat as he pleases;
- Do not make big changes in meals where there is a new food;
- Check if the food has been well digested by the baby.
The 1-year-old should not eat coffee, tea, fried foods, foods with strong seasonings, peanuts, popcorn, chocolate, almonds, shrimp, cod and strawberries and should drink about 500-600 ml of milk a day. See also: Baby feeding from 0 to 12 months.
1 year old baby development
The 1-year-old is very fond of walking and moving, and is probably already taking the first steps on his own, already stands up but with help, fits toys, understands orders, helps his mother when he is dressed, speaks at least four words, likes to show off, tries to use the spoon to eat and puts objects inside the others.
As the baby is beginning to walk the parents should invest in a suitable shoe, so that the development of the baby's foot is not harmed. See the care you should take when buying baby shoes.
The 1-year-old cries when he is separated from his mother, does not like strange places, is shy when he is with strangers, and learns from everything his mother does and says. By 1 year of age, the baby should already have 8 incisor teeth. See: What makes the baby 1 year old.
Watch the video to learn what the baby is doing at this stage and how you can help him develop faster:
1 year old baby sleep
Baby sleep at 1 year is very important, as he at this age may have some difficulties falling asleep and take from 15 minutes to 1 hour. To help you sleep, after the supper's milk, the baby should be in a quiet, quiet, and quiet environment.
The baby should sleep in your room already.
1 year old baby play
The 1-year-old likes to throw toys to the floor and if someone catches them he thinks he's playing and throws them back. At this stage the child must always be with an adult around to ensure their safety.
Another good joke is to stack objects, but hiding objects so the baby can find it can leave you busy for a few minutes.
How to prevent baby accidents between 1 and 2 years
To prevent accidents with children from 12 to 24 months there are certain safety measures that must be adopted, such as:
- Place gates on stairs, safety nets on balconies and balconies and railings on windows to avoid falls;
- Place locks on car doors so the child can not open;
- Ensure that the exit doors to the street or dangerous areas are locked;
- Cover pools when not in use;
- Put a low gate preventing the child from going into the kitchen, as it is the place where most accidents occur in this age group;
- Avoid toys with small or easily removable parts, as the child may suffocate.
These safety measures prevent accidents such as suffocation, falls and burns, very common in children. See what the 24-month-old can already do.
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