How quickly time flies! It seems like just yesterday you brought a snoring newborn into your home, and today your baby is already celebrating his first birthday! Parents are concerned with questions: how their baby is developing, what a 1-year-old child should be able to do, and what their child can do with it. Of course, all children are different and learn new things different time. But there is a certain average set of skills, most of which children should master by the age of one.
The first year is not easy for a little person. There is so much to master! The baby approaches the annual milestone with basic skills on which his further achievements will be based:
By the age of one year, children can sit, stand (holding onto an adult or pieces of furniture), stand on their feet, and crawl. Kids can get up from any position. Some babies skip the crawling stage.
Basically, babies can walk along a support, or with support from one or both arms. Particularly nimble children walk without support and even run.
The child’s physical development moves forward by leaps and bounds:
Important! Therefore, do not leave your child in a room with open windows, sockets, or heavy objects that he could drop.
Even if it seems to you that the baby does not know how to climb onto the windowsill, know: you underestimate him! At this age, children realize to substitute a chair.
At one year of age, children are actively learning the world. The child is interested in how this or that toy works, how several large parts of the construction set are connected into one whole.
By one year old, the child has the following skills:
This is far from a complete list of what a child can do, because at 1 year old, the social and emotional development of a baby primarily depends on the people around him. At this age, children do amazing things. It is enough to engage in their physical development and set your own example, and your baby will amaze you with her intelligence.
At one year old, the child understands speech addressed to him. He focuses on intonation and knows simple expressions. The more you talk to him, the wider his passive vocabulary (i.e., the words he understands) becomes. A 1-year-old child can speak from 2 to 10 words.
Abbreviated words and onomatopoeias are also considered words at this age if they always mean the same thing. For example, if “mu” is always “cow”, then this onomatopoeia is also considered a word.
Important! But don't worry if your child doesn't say anything. It is much more important that he understands you. If this does not happen, the baby needs to be shown to a specialist.
The child may have problems with hearing, speech apparatus, neurological, and psychological disorders.
Most deviations from the norm at this age can be successfully compensated for if you start working with the baby on time.
What else does a one year old child know:
Speed up speech development You can help your child if you constantly talk to him, comment on your actions and what is happening around him. You can pronounce words, clearly articulating sounds, encouraging your baby to repeat after you.
When talking to children, you should not distort or shorten words. In this case, the child remembers the “wrong” sound, and it can be very difficult to relearn it. Talk to your child like an adult, only more emotionally.
At one year old, a little person already strives for independence. Here are some everyday skills of one-year-old children:
At this age, it is enough if the baby knows what the potty is for and knows how to correlate wet pants with his natural needs.
It’s good if he accepts some kind of conventional sound that denotes a desire to go potty, although such an understanding may come much later one year old. To do this, you can sit the children on the potty, pronouncing this very conventional sound. They will remember it very quickly.
Each child approaches the one-year mark with a certain set of skills. What this set will be depends largely on the parents. At this age, it is necessary not only to show the baby the world around him and talk to him, but also to give the baby more independence (under the supervision of elders). Let your child learn from experience and you will soon be surprised by the results!
What should a newborn baby be able to do at 1 month? Did conditioned reflexes appear in time? The answers to these questions will help young parents understand whether the baby is developing correctly and whether everything is in order with his health.
Focus on the data of pediatricians, compare the indicators, but do not panic if, in some respects, the newborn is slightly behind the norm. Contact your pediatrician in a timely manner to adjust your diet and daily routine.
The first month is the period when the child adapts to environment. The baby is recovering after birth process, gradually forgets about the stress he suffered.
At first, do not demand a response from the baby to your actions; do not be upset if the newborn reacts poorly to your smile. Soft, pleasant intonations and a gentle voice are no less important than a mother’s sufficient amount of milk.
Indifference and reluctance to talk to the child (“he doesn’t understand much anyway”) increases anxiety and reduces the newborn’s sense of security. The first month is not only endless feedings and persistent fatigue, but also a period of establishing contact between mom, dad and baby, a gradual awareness of a new state - “parents”.
What does a 1 month old baby know? Pediatricians use several criteria for assessment. It is important for parents to know whether the baby is developing correctly, If there are noticeable deviations, seek help in time.
Peculiarities:
Peculiarities:
Advice! Be sure to communicate with your baby, sing lullabies, and turn on quiet, calm music. Screams, sharp sounds, loud, aggressive music frighten the baby and often cause crying.
These important indicators indicate the correct development of the newborn. The development of each baby has its own characteristics, but be sure to take into account general trends.
The pediatrician will tell you whether the newborn has gained enough grams in the first month of life or whether he is lagging behind in weight. Heredity also influences the indicators: with large parents, the child is unlikely to suffer from excessive thinness.
Optimal indicators:
In the first 2–4 days after birth, the baby loses excess fluid, and its weight decreases by almost 10%. If the mother has enough milk, in a few weeks the baby will regain weight and gain the required grams. Weight loss for two weeks may indicate severe pathologies of the digestive system. Consultation with a pediatrician and gastroenterologist is required.
Peculiarities:
Peculiarities:
Important! If a child at 3–4 weeks, lying on his tummy, does not even try to raise his head, be sure to consult a pediatrician to find out the causes of muscle weakness.
Parents should know what unconditioned (acquired) reflexes should appear in the baby at 1 month. The correct set of reflexes helps a newborn quickly get used to the new world.
If you notice that one or more reflexes are weak, visit a pediatric neurologist to find out the cause of the deviations. There is no need to panic; perhaps you need to communicate more actively with the baby and pay more attention to the baby’s development.
A set of reflexes indicating the health of the nervous system:
The degree of development of a child aged 4 weeks should be assessed by a doctor, but parents will find useful information to understand whether all reflexes are present. Carry out the suggested tests and observe the baby’s reaction. You will not only evaluate the condition of the newborn, but also learn more about the tiny creature.
Visiting nurse and pediatrician They will tell you how to properly bathe and feed the baby, how many grams a newborn should gain over the course of a month. Follow certain rules, handle the baby carefully: the child is quite weak.
Remember: not all actions that are permissible in six months are permitted in 1 month. For example, do not lift a tiny body only by the arms; be sure to support your head. Avoid throwing your head back.
For proper development To improve your health, follow these rules:
At 1 month, the baby has adapted a little to the new world, but many body functions have not yet manifested themselves in full force. Communicate with the baby, show bright pictures, sing songs, give a light massage.
Now you know how to ensure the full development of a newborn baby. Important proper care, calm, friendly atmosphere in the family. Remember: The further development of the little man, his health and activity largely depend on the first month of life.
More about development one month old baby in the following video:
What should a child be able to do by month?
1 month
A child must be able to
– lying on your stomach on a flat surface, raise your head for a short time;
– focus your gaze on the face;
- respond to communication with him - stop crying and concentrate on the adult.
May also be able to
– follow with his gaze an object moving in an arc in front of his face at a distance of 15-20 cm;
– lying on your stomach, raise your head 45°;
– make sounds other than crying (for example, cooing);
- smile in response to your smile.
2 months
– smile in response to your smile;
– make sounds other than crying (for example, cooing).
– lying on your stomach, raise your head and even chest by 45°;
– hold the rattle with the bases or fingertips;
– reach for objects;
– join hands;
- laughing out loud; - squeal with delight.
3 months
– lying on your stomach, raise your head 45°; become animated when communicating with adults, coo.
– smile absentmindedly;
– maintain the head at the same level with the body when trying to sit it down;
– turn towards voices, especially the mother’s voice; - make a snorting sound.
4 months
– lying on your stomach, raise your head 90°;
- laugh out loud;
- follow with his gaze an object moving in an arc in front of his face at a distance of 15 cm in a range of 180° (from one side to the other).
– transfer part of the weight to your legs in a vertical position;
– sit without support;
- object if you try to take his toy away.
5 months
– keep your head firmly in an upright position;
– roll over (to one side);
– pay attention to a very small object;
– “sing” sounds, changing intonation.
– stand holding onto someone or something;
– make efforts to reach a toy that is out of reach;
- transfer an object from one hand to another;
– look for a fallen object;
– grab a small object towards you and hold it in your fist;
- babble, pronouncing various combinations of vowels and consonants.
6 months
– pronounce some vowels and consonants or combinations thereof;
– sit without support (six and a half months).
– pull yourself up to a standing position from a sitting position;
7 months
– sit without support;
- make a wet snorting sound.
– play “peek-a-boo” (by 7 months and ¼ month);
– pick up a small object with your thumb and index finger;
– clearly pronounce “mom” or “dad”.
8 months
– transfer objects from one hand to another (usually by 8 months and 1/2 month);
- look for a fallen object.
- stand holding onto someone or something;
– pick up a small object from the surface with your thumb and forefinger;
– walk holding onto furniture;
– stand for a short time without assistance;
9 months
– make efforts to reach a toy that is beyond his reach.
– play with the ball (roll it back to you);
– drink from a cup without assistance;
– clearly pronounce “dad” or “mama”;
– respond with a gesture to a short command, such as “Give it to me.”
10 months
- stand holding onto something;
– try to get up from a sitting position;
– object if you try to take a toy from him;
– do not clearly pronounce “mom” or “dad”;
- play peek-a-boo.
– clearly pronounce “dad” (by 10 months) or “mama” (by 11 months);
– stand well without assistance;
– use baby jargon (babble that sounds as if the child is speaking in a foreign language he has invented);
– pronounce one more word, besides “mom” or “dad”, “give”;
- walk.
11 months
– sit up independently from a prone position;
– pick up a small object from the surface with any part of the thumb and index finger (by 10 months and 1/4 month);
– understand the word “impossible” (but not always obey).
– play pats (clap your hands) or wave goodbye;
– pronounce 3 (or more) words other than “mom” or “dad”;
– respond with a gesture to a short command, such as “give it to me”;
- walk well.
12 months
– walk holding onto furniture (by 12 months and 2/3 months);
– understand the word “no”;
– fulfill simple requests;
- know his name.
– walk well;
– pronounce 5 or more words, except “mom”, “dad”;
– play “Magpie-Crow”;
– actively draw doodles with a pencil or crayons.
Lexicon child
3 months
– individual vowel sounds appear, later they will be joined by the sounds “m”, “g”, “k”, “n”.
6 months
– syllables are born from sounds: ma, ba, yes.
10 months
– 2-3 “babbling” words appear: “mother”, “woman”, “lala”.
2 years
– vocabulary ranges from 20 to 100 words. The child knows how to show body parts.
2 years 6 months
– correctly uses pronouns in speech, repeats two numbers in the correct sequence.
3 years
– vocabulary from 300 to 800 words. Uses sentences of five to eight words and has mastered the plural of nouns and verbs. Says his name, gender and age, understands the meaning of simple prepositions - performs tasks such as “put the cube under the cup”, “put the cube in the box”, uses simple prepositions and conjunctions in sentences.
4 years
– in speech there are compound and complex sentences, prepositions and conjunctions are used. Vocabulary 1500-2000 words, including words denoting temporal and spatial concepts.
5 years
– vocabulary increases to 2500-3000. Actively uses generalizing words (“clothes”, “vegetables”, “animals”, etc.), names a wide range of objects and phenomena of the surrounding reality. There are no longer any omissions or rearrangements of sounds and syllables in words. All parts of speech are used in the sentence.
5-7 years
– the child’s vocabulary increases to 3,500 words, figurative words and expressions, and stable phrases are actively accumulating in it.
How speech develops as a child develops:
1 month
- upon hearing a sound, he becomes alert, listens,
- reacts to communication with him: stops crying, focuses on the adult;
- when calmly awake, makes sounds for a short time, as if talking to himself;
- follows the movements of the parents’ lips, moves his lips, as if imitating the movements of an adult
- during the day, turn on a variety of music, alternating calm and active melodies, listen to vocal music, sing along;
- communicate with the child, imitate his sounds;
- if you are not at home during the day, make an audio recording of your speech and let the child listen.
- the child never screams before feeding;
- the baby has problems with sucking. The same muscles are involved in the process of sucking and pronouncing sounds, so children who experience difficulties in feeding may subsequently suffer from dysarthria - a pronunciation disorder due to insufficient innervation of the articulatory apparatus.
2 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- smiles when communicating with parents;
- accompanies his joy by pronouncing simple vowel sounds: “a”, “e”, “o”.
To stimulate speech development:
- continue to maintain a varied sound environment and communicate with your child;
- comment on your actions.
3 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- hums: pronounces sounds like “ay”, “au”, “yy”, “gyy”, also consonants “g”, “k”, “n”.
To stimulate speech development:
- repeat what the child does with theatrical exaggeration. Make faces with your baby. Tongue sticking games greatly contribute to the development of the articulatory apparatus. If your child keeps his tongue out for a long time, lightly touch the tip of his tongue.
- have conversations with the heir. He/she: “Oh-oh!” to you, and you: “Of course, O-0!, exactly.” Pause for the baby to respond. When you receive a new “statement,” respond in the same spirit. This is how you develop the ability to have normal dialogue.
- call the child by name.
4 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- continues to walk;
- in response to emotional communication with an adult, it emits laughter - squealing, and by 16 weeks the laughter becomes prolonged.
To stimulate speech development:
- when you speak, place the child’s hand on your lips, neck, so that he feels the movement and vibration of the sound;
- name objects and actions each time, showing them. The child perceives rhythmic and rhyming texts better. For example: “water, water, wash my face!” (while swimming). Feel free to come up with your own lyrics: it is important that they have repetition and rhythm.
You need to contact a specialist if:
- the child never smiles when people talk to him.
5 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- reacts to the direction of sound, “sings”, changing the intonation of the voice. This is the basis for expressive speech, in which interrogative and affirmative phrases are clearly distinguished.
To stimulate speech development:
- at the end of repeated sayings, pause, giving the child the opportunity to finish the phrase.
- try to “intercept” crying, squealing and gradually transform them into a melody, into a sound game.
You need to contact a specialist if:
The child does not utter individual sounds or syllables (ga-ha, ba-ba), and does not try, while in the mother’s arms, to look with his eyes for those objects that the mother names (“Where is daddy?”).
6 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- turns his head towards the ringing of the bell;
- pronounces many different sounds: growls, grumbles, smacks;
- pronounces sounds: “mm-mm” (cries), pronounces the first syllable “ba” or “ma”;
- listens to the voice of an adult, reacts correctly to intonation, recognizes familiar voices.
To stimulate speech development:
- voice objects, animals, movements: something fell - “thump!”, disappeared from view: “kuckoo”, the dog barks: “aw-aw!”. Knock and say “ba-ba-bam.” Make it emotional and fun. The technique of sounding movement is even used in the rehabilitation of adults who have lost speech!
- show a puppet show.
7 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- uses various vocal reactions to attract the attention of others;
- speaks the syllables: “ba”, “da”, “ka”, etc. So far this is monosyllabic babble.
To stimulate speech development:
- imitate animals and objects.
- show pictures of animals and toys, tell how they “speak”.
You need to contact a specialist if:
the child does not try to attract attention to himself with any sounds
8 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- reacts with dissatisfaction, fear or crying to an unfamiliar face
- babbles, i.e. repeats the same syllables: “ba-ba”, “da-da”, “pa-pa”, etc. In speech he uses the sounds: “p, b, m, g, k, e, a.”
To stimulate speech development:
- try to read poems with onomatopoeia, pause at the end of familiar poems, leaving the child the opportunity to finish. One of the children’s favorite poems is “Geese-geese”:
Geese-geese! - Ha-ha-ha
- Do you want to eat? - Yes Yes Yes!…
Play hide and seek with your child, say “peek-a-boo” when you are hiding yourself or when the child is “hiding”
9 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- actively communicates using gestures, happily plays “okay”;
- pronounces syllables, imitates sounds;
- responds to his name: turns his head, smiles;
- understands the prohibition: “No!”, “impossible!” (understands - does not mean obeys)
To stimulate speech development:
- ask the child what he wants. pause, try to wait for an answer. “Shall we eat?...Yes?” Nod at the word “yes”
- Ask where familiar objects are: “Where is our big spoon?” Look around together. If the child looks in the right direction, praise him and say: “That’s right.” Spoon on the table. Let's take a spoon!“
- read together baby books with bright pictures. Let the child look through the book. Choose books from thick cardboard or plastic. The child will better perceive pictures with a clearly defined outline, against a contrasting background.
You need to contact a specialist if:
A child cannot repeat sound combinations and syllables after an adult
10 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- uses at least 1–2 “babble words” in communication (such as “mom”, “dad”, “lyalya”, “baba”), understandable in a specific situation;
- waves his hand “Goodbye!”, plays pats and hide-and-seek (pronounces “peek-a-boo”)
To stimulate speech development:
- play rhythmic games with poetic accompaniment with your child;
- speak correctly, clearly, articulately, do not blur your pronunciation;
- explain the meaning of words again and again;
- every time you see different animals, depict how they “say”: “Look, a dog. How does a dog bark? Aw-aw!“
You need to contact a specialist if:
The child cannot shake his head as a sign of denial or agreement or wave his hand as a sign of goodbye.
11 month
Speech develops normally if the child:
- speaks at least 2 words, except for the words “dad”, “mom”
- gives a toy in response to a request;
To stimulate speech development:
- ask your child about everything that happens to him. if the child does not answer, speak for him, but after a pause: “Shall we go for a walk?” …. Yes? … Yes!“ (nod)
1 year - 1 year and 3 months
Speech develops normally if the child:
- speaks at least 3 words, except for the words “dad”, “mom”;
- gives several items after hearing their name in response to a request.
To stimulate speech development:
- Make up stories with your child based on the pictures.
- read short stories and fairy tales from bright books. Books made according to the principle: phrases - an illustration of the phrase are best suited. From fairy tales, I can recommend “Turnip”.
- after 1 year, cannot utter a word, does not listen to music, cannot fulfill the simplest requests (bring a ball);
- by one year and 3 months cannot adequately use the words “mom” and “dad”.
1 year and 3 months - 1 year and 6 months
Speech develops normally if the child:
- speaks from 6 to 58 words. Speaks words with three syllables, for example: “kapaka” (dog)
- performs simple instructions of two or three words. Begins to cope with two-step commands, for example: “bring and put the mug down!”;
To stimulate speech development:
- read out loud as much as possible, especially poetry. Encourage your child to finish the lines, praise him for every attempt;
- teach your child to blow (this skill is useful for the correct pronunciation of the sounds “s”, “sh”, “z” and others). Show how you put your lips together and blow (blow off a piece of cotton wool, dandelion parachutes, a butterfly made of tissue paper). Ask the child to blow, “make a breeze.” Let the first exhale be at least through the nose, the main thing is to see the result.
You need to consult a specialist if your child:
- by the end of one and a half years cannot pronounce 6 meaningful words; cannot show the parts of the body that an adult names him.
Knowing what a baby should be able to do at 1 month will help parents lay the right foundation for the physical and psychological development of the baby. Many fathers and mothers are surprised that such a tiny person already has certain skills. Despite the fact that in the first weeks after birth, the baby sleeps a lot, it is necessary to do special exercises with him in order to develop his skills. Short moments of activity for a child can be spent with great benefit for him.
At this age, the baby must gain strength, and he does this mainly in his sleep, spending only about 4 hours a day in an active state.
The newborn sleeps most of the first month (about 20 hours a day). Most often, in a dream, the baby is in the “frog” position - lying on his back, raising his arms up, bending them at the elbows and spreading his bent legs to the sides. Some babies sleep on their stomachs with their knees pulled up to their chest and their head turned to the side. Pediatricians recommend placing babies this way, because in this position the baby’s sleep is much more peaceful, and colic is less likely to occur.
While awake, the baby makes uncoordinated movements with its arms and legs. This happens because the baby’s muscles are in physiological hypertonicity, which usually disappears by the end of the third month. If the baby is placed on his tummy while he is awake, he will raise his head and try to hold it for several seconds.
The baby's vision is still imperfect, but by the end of the first month of life he can already distinguish faces, smiles, and follow a bright toy with his eyes
The visual organs of a newborn baby are immature, so he sees the world around him blurred and cannot concentrate his gaze on a specific object. However, if you place a bright toy at a distance of 60 cm from the child’s face, you will see how the baby’s gaze lingers on it. By the end of the month, the baby will learn to follow a slowly moving object with its eyes. During this period, you can hang bright rotating toys above the crib.
Experts have found that babies are most attracted to people's faces. The newborn loves to look at his mother’s face, which is often bending over him, and at the same time pays attention to her facial expressions. You may notice that a child who is 2-3 weeks old repeats active movements after you: smiles, sticks out his tongue, stretches out his lips with a tube.
The newborn has good hearing. Already in the first month of his life, the baby tries to find the source of the sound, turning his head in all directions. The child knows how to highlight his mother’s voice, which is familiar and pleasant to him. A woman can calm a crying baby by speaking to him tenderly: the baby will quiet down and begin to listen. One month old baby perfectly distinguishes emotions. If mom is irritated or upset, he is also uncomfortable.
The baby expresses all its desires by crying. Over time, you will be able to understand what exactly the baby is “saying.” A baby cries in different ways when he is hungry, wants his diaper changed, feels cold or hot, feels pain or is tired. By the end of the first month, the baby begins to make various sounds: squeaking, snorting and even imitating syllables. During this period, the baby can please his parents with his first conscious smile, which is an emotional reaction to a person addressing him.
The so-called grasping reflex is one of the indicators of the normal development of your baby.
Nature has endowed the newborn with unconditioned reflexes so that he can adapt to the world around him and prepare for conscious movements. Their assessment should be carried out in a warm room, on a flat surface. At the same time, the baby should not be tired, hungry or wet. In a child who has a healthy nervous system, in the first month of life the following reflexes should be present:
Babies in the first month of life love to sleep on their backs in the frog position and can already wake up from sharp sounds
All children develop differently. However, by the end of the 4th week of their life, they should have mastered certain skills. Parents need to not only properly care for the baby, but also monitor its development. , can:
Hold your treasure in your arms more often, because this instills calm in the child and helps him feel better.
In order for the whole family, including the newborn baby, to be in a calm, favorable environment, one should not show nervousness when communicating with the child. It is best to hold a baby in your arms more often during the first weeks of life: hearing the heartbeat of the parents, smelling the smell of mother’s milk, the baby calms down. Children love to swing, so rock him in your arms, in a cradle, or in a baby bouncer. It is very important to monitor the temperature and humidity in the room where the newborn is located.
To develop a baby’s hearing and speech, tell him poems, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and sing songs more often. Comment on all your actions, name the objects around you. The baby will try to enter into a “dialogue” with you, will begin to pronounce sounds more actively and smile. When talking to your baby, always remain in a good mood.
Tactile sensations are very important for a newborn. Place it on your tummy more often, while stroking the back, arms and legs. Place bright objects and toys in front of the baby, thereby encouraging him to reach forward. Play classical music for your child. Experts say that calm melodies help children develop better and feel more confident.
Remember that each child develops according to his own individual program. If your baby hasn’t learned something by the end of the 1st month, don’t be upset. In the coming weeks, he will definitely catch up with his peers and gain required skills. If you are still concerned, contact your pediatrician.
Ekaterina Rakitina
Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinikum, Germany
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Article last updated: 07/02/2019
Don't be discouraged if your little one can't do any of the following. Some children develop faster, others slower. These are average indicators of what a one-year-old child should be able to do. It is normal if a child is a little behind the norm for his age.
What should a 1 year old child be able to do? Remember, the child does not owe anything to anyone. It develops as intended by its nature. Try to work out with him, spend more time on cognitive and developmental useful activities. And don't make hasty conclusions. Albert Einstein spoke at the age of three, and in his childhood he was far from looking like a child prodigy. So the information provided below should not in any way affect your opinion of the child.
The first year is the most significant. A tiny little person who has little understanding of what is happening has become more confident and independent, now the little one knows what he wants and demands it from others. Now you are already communicating with him using words, he has ten or fifteen of them.
For the most part, the child’s pronunciation is emotional, defies the laws of grammar and is more like continuous interjections. The child often speaks to himself, but when turning to others, he expects understanding with a timely response. He may gesture to let you know what he needs. He happily does whatever you ask him to do.
The child perceives words of prohibition and encouragement, understands when he is scolded and when he is given freedom of action. He already knows the name of the classes. For example, walk, eat, relax, and gives a reaction to them accordingly. He can rejoice or resist.
The child often acts independently, he becomes proud and insists on his own. If they don’t respond to him, he may fall to the floor, stomp his feet, and squeak.
You should forgive the child for such hysteria and help him learn to cope with his emotions. If he doesn't learn this with your help, he may have health problems in the future.
When a child behaves this way, try to explain to him that you understood what he wanted, try to calm him down and rock him. When your child is in the mood again, go back to the situation and clarify what was wrong and why his behavior was unacceptable. This way you can learn to overcome emotional crises and transition periods with your child.
Try to give your child the opportunity to exercise independence and make choices.
For example, you know that you will dress your child faster or are in a hurry, but let him at least pull on a hat or sock. Give your child the opportunity to choose the clothes he wants to wear today. Ask where he wants to go or how to play. Offer to choose lunch. These simple independent decisions will help him understand that he is important and is taken into account. He will develop in his independence.
There is no need to force the baby to do what he does not want to do. Within reason.
For example, you don’t need to force him to draw or add cubes if he doesn’t want to do it now. There is no benefit from such coercion, and the child may suffer psychologically from parental violence.
At one year old, children walk without assistance. They really love things that they can roll in front of them. This could be a stroller, for example.
If your child does not walk at all, there is no need to be upset. It is worth spending more time on gymnastics with massage. Pretty soon he'll start walking.
One of his progress is the ability to express himself differently in front of different people. And the closer a person is to him, the more capricious and playful he is. With strangers, he is the most well-mannered and modest child.
When mom is nearby, the baby fights, plays around, stomps her feet, and spits out food. It may seem to mom that he is testing the strength of her love.
Indeed, it is important for a child to make sure that his mother will love him in every possible way.
And the sooner he understands this, the less harmful he will be. If the mother reacts inadequately to such pampering, the child’s behavior will only worsen.
At one year old, all foods can already be introduced into the baby’s diet.
But there needs to be a ban on sweets, spicy foods, seasonings, tomatoes, regular cottage cheese, and sausages.
The good news is that the child holds a spoon and fork with dexterity and knows how to use them. The usual bottles with nipples can be replaced with cups or sippy cups. At least at home.
Pushing – games for confidence and coordination
At one year old, children love the ability to push objects. They like to follow the movement, they like that they are the ones who make these things move. Playful pushing gives children a sense of power and personal strength. This is an excellent method for building confidence and developing children's coordination.
You can take a couple of things that are easy to push. These can be all sorts of toys, cars. On the count of three, push her and motivate the child to do the same. When the baby constantly repeats this count, it means he liked playing like this.
To make your child grow up affectionate, play this game. Sitting on the floor, place his soft toys around the baby. Take one of them, caress it, rock it, talk to it kindly, give it a couple of compliments. Then also gently caress the baby. Then give one of the toys to the child and ask him to stroke it. Keep playing like this until he gets bored. Then you will see how the child begins to play it himself. This is how you instill the ability to show love to others.
Try singing your favorite songs in a subtle voice. Take him in your arms, sing a song in a normal tone, then in a thin voice. The child's attention will be higher the second time. If you say words in a subtle voice, the child concentrates on them more.
Place your child on your lap with his face facing you. On the count: one... three-boom, carefully lean his forehead against you. Then, at the same count, press his nose, and each time press a new part of the body.
Take the baby in your arms and, rocking him to sleep, sing a lullaby or other soothing song like “Bayushki.” Such movements will calm the baby and strengthen the trusting ties between you. At the end of the song, be sure to hug him tightly and kiss him.
You need a vessel with a large neck, or even a saucepan. Let your child put objects in there. And each time choose a vessel with a narrower neck until you reach plastic bottle. Tie an object to a twenty-centimeter long string, and show the child how to put the object in and out of the bottle. In this exercise you develop fine motor skills the child's hands, as well as dexterity and vigilance.
You can buy something similar in a store - for example, a tabletop fishing table, where you can use a magnet to catch fish with a fishing rod. But if you make such a toy with your own hands, then you can, firstly, show your imagination, and secondly, periodically upgrade it so that the child does not get bored with the game.
All children are individual, don't forget about it! Don’t adjust your child to general patterns, educate your child as an individual.
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