The development of the 11-week-old baby after birth

The article was professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Doan Ngoc Quynh Tram - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Your baby is almost three months old. By now you've had a lot of questions about what milestones your baby should reach, or what you should expect this 11th week. This is the most common question that most parents want to find the right answer to.

By now, your baby has grown in length on average 2.5cm per month since birth. Baby has also gained body weight about 2-3 kg. Your baby can grow fast now that all his newborn clothes and personal items are starting to become smaller and unsuitable for him.
Your baby's legs and arms should straighten out a bit as she grows, and her limbs and body become fuller with both muscle and fat growth such as cheeks.
As your baby starts more kicking and punching activities, you'll notice he's gaining more control over his muscles and improving his coordination. Your baby may even have total control over the activity, such as being able to push himself up when he's on his stomach.

Although an 11-week-old baby's coordination will not be fully developed for many months, it is advisable for your baby to be accompanied and improved in movements for better ease and control. You'll notice this when your baby reaches out to hit something that's hovering above her vision. At this stage, playtime is an important part of your baby's cognitive development and helps them understand cause and effect when your baby hits something.
Baby's participation in early games is a great time to test your baby's hand-eye coordination. So keep your baby stimulated by hanging toys. Try hanging them on your baby's chest, as this will be easier on him as they play. It also helps when using toys that make noise, as they help your baby understand where sounds are coming from. You may find your baby more engaged with different types of music.

Although your baby won't be able to talk, after 11 weeks you may notice your baby responding to your conversations in her own way. It's a great start to language development and talking to your baby when she's happy and emotional, because your voice is what she likes to hear the most.

In the first vaccination, your baby will receive the first 5-in-1 injection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib (haemophilus influenza type B). The 12-week immunization will require a second dose plus a second dose of Rotavirus and PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) against pneumococcal infection

You will notice your 11 week old baby sleeps a lot less than ten weeks ago, usually about 15 hours in 24 hours. Now, you can expect to have many quiet and teaching-free nights to take care of your baby. As for your baby, they will sleep ten hours through the night and split the rest of the time into three or four naps throughout the day.
Don't worry if your baby doesn't fit into a sleep routine, because every baby is different and they may still wake up at night to feed. If you're concerned about your baby's daytime naps not being enough then follow this advice from a baby sleep expert: 'Watch your baby for signs of fatigue such as: rubbing eyes and ears, looking Staring into space, grumpy, yawning,....

By 11 weeks, your baby will feed more at each feed. The average number of feeds for your baby is about 5-6 feeds in 24 hours, but if your baby is feeding more or less then don't worry because as long as your baby is at a healthy weight, everything is fine. .

If your baby has colic, then the pain is likely to start to settle down over the next few weeks. However, the baby cried for nearly 4 hours, crying with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, showing signs of fatigue, need to take the child to a medical facility immediately.

7.1. Touch and Grasping Once your baby is used to grasping objects, try helping him develop at playtime by placing toys within reach when he's on his stomach. This will help your baby learn to approach from a different position, and she will crawl back to the toy on her own.
7.2. Start giving your baby a challenge in your home An 11-week-old infant is likely to start chewing on almost anything he finds, which means it's time to clear out all the small or untidy things. birth can be dangerous for the baby's airway. Don't worry about this new habit either, at this age your baby will discover new objects with her mouth and will probably hold onto it until she is two years old. There is also a positive with this new feature that it can really help babies develop chewing muscles as they move on to solid foods in a few months.
7.3. Sleep Habits Eventually, the sleep habits you started with your baby a few weeks ago will start to work. Your baby is beginning to understand the difference between night sleep and daytime sleep. Don't worry if your baby still wakes up at night to feed.
7.3. Your Baby's Personality As your baby begins to make regular facial expressions and sounds, you'll notice a bit of personality development. Encourage your baby to see your facial expressions and react to them, it will help them understand interactions better.

8.1. Flat Head Syndrome If your baby spends a lot of time on their back, which they often prefer to lie on their stomach, they may be at risk of developing Flat Head Syndrome. Continuous pressure on a point overhead will cause a flat spot during playtime.
8.2. Crying with purpose Now your baby's crying may be louder and will be more purposeful. Babies begin to understand that they can get what they want, can do it by crying. You'll begin to tell the difference between a real cry and a baby's whining. Don't worry if you're having a hard time, babies usually settle into crying by about three months.

8.3. Postpartum depression Postpartum depression can happen any time during the first year of a baby's life. Are you overwhelmed by guilt or a sense of failure? Do you feel like things could go wrong and it's your fault? and talk about the possibility of postpartum depression. With one in ten women dealing with it, you're certainly not alone.
When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
As a key area of ​​Vinmec Health System, Pediatrics Department - Vinmec International General Hospital always brings satisfaction to customers and is highly appreciated by industry experts thanks to the following advantages:

Gathering a team of leading doctors and nurses in Pediatrics: including leading experts, highly qualified (professor, associate professor, doctorate, master), experienced, worked in major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108, the National Children's Hospital.. The doctors are all well-trained, professional, have a heart - reach, understand 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.

Reference source: parents.com; todaysparent.com; motherandbaby.co.uk
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