7 months after the baby is born

The article was professionally consulted with Doctor of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

For babies 7 months old, lots of things to play and explore are ahead. Children's sense of humor has begun to appear, making parents extremely busy but also full of laughter.

The development of 7-month-old children shows that babies are extremely active, easily turn over, lie on their backs and vice versa, as well as from tummy position they easily sit up, and even have can stand up if the child can hold onto someone or something.
Babies can now crawl to explore the world around them (although some babies may learn to crawl later, and this is completely normal, parents have nothing to worry about).
Each baby will crawl in a different way, there is no common way of crawling between babies. To encourage movement in children, parents should let children play with toys that can move with the child, such as cars, balls,...

7-month-old baby's growth slows down compared to the previous stage, weight only increases about 0.3 - 0.5 kg and height is only about 1-1.9 cm.
Your baby's nutrients and energy come from breast milk (about 3 - 6 times a day) or formula milk (3 - 4 bottles with a total volume of 200 - 250 ml) and solid food. Because children have adapted more to solid foods, they can eat as much food as 4-9 tablespoons of cereals, fruits and vegetables per day divided into 2-3 meals. In addition, children can already eat more protein-containing foods (such as pork, chicken, fish, yogurt, cheese, tofu), parents should give the child a food amount corresponding to 1 - 6 tablespoons. soup.

7 months old baby's sleep time: At this time, children are full of energy and always want to play and explore, so parents need to give their children enough sleep to stay healthy. Children need to sleep from 9-11 hours each night and sleep 3-4 more hours (divided into 2 sleeps) during the day. Thus, the total sleep time of children per day is about 14 hours.

Children love repetition: For example, if a child likes to hear a song his mother sings, he will want his mother to sing the same song over and over again thousands of times. It is a very natural thing in children, and if it is not harmful, parents should let the child have fun. Children can clap: This is a memorable milestone. Simultaneous hand movements are evidence that children can already develop eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, and they enable them to perform necessary actions later in life. more complex and ingenious as holding a pen and writing. Why babies need iron: Formula milk and baby cereals are often fortified with iron, because in addition to playing a role in making red blood cells, iron also helps the brain develop. Children need to get iron every day through iron-rich foods such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs, avocados, broccoli and spinach. As a key area of ​​Vinmec Medical system, Pediatrics Department always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All are well-trained, professional, with a mind - range, understanding young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.

Translated articles refer to the source: mayoclinic.org and whattoexpect.com