Find about the growth milestones that a baby is expected to achieve by the 21st week of her development.The last five months with your little bundle of joy must have been a mixture of sorts, if not a rollercoaster ride. There have been ups and downs, long sleepless nights, days when your baby would not stop
crying, days when you forgot to eat or even sleep, and god knows, countless days when you have just wanted to run away. But at the end of the day, you know that this baby is the best thing that happened to you. But it can be quite difficult to understand how your baby's mind or body is working at this stage, and that is why you need to have a thorough knowledge of all the aspects to ensure better growth and
development of your baby.
An Idea of What Your Baby's Life is at Week 21
At this stage, your baby is constantly on the go. Chances are, she keeps moving and fidgeting. Well, that is normal. He probably
crawls around and tries to get into nooks and corners. Oh and he has even started recognizing that little being in the mirror who surprisingly, looks just like her. Also, she needs space, you cannot follow her around all the time and she is perfectly capable of entertaining himself.
Some Milestones
Communication has certainly improved. Earlier, you might have been feeling a bit impatient owing to your baby not communicating with you. But lately, you have noticed more and more sounds coming out of her mouth. "Ma ma", "ga ga", "da da" and "ba ba" are some of the sounds that you might hear. Now they might make no sense, and you might find it quite comical. But that is certainly better than the gurgling sounds he was making a few weeks ago, isn't it?
Brain Development at Week 21
You baby has started to notice sounds more than before now, because at this stage, her sensory organs are developing rapidly. She learns to associate various things on the basis of sound. Also, it is not just sound your baby is taking in, she is also observing how you speak and the way your lips move. That is because at this stage, they are linking every single sound with the movement they just saw. Maybe it is the time to give up the baby talk now?
Your Baby's Diet at Week 21
There is no need to assert the importance of good and
nutritious food at any stage for a baby. She is growing, and her brain and muscles are developing. How is she supposed to grow up to be big and strong if you do not provide her with nutrition she needs? Adequate nutrition is not enough, it has to be the right nutrition. You could try organic baby food. This has gained immense popularity in recent times, and most parents now are resorting to organic food for their baby. However, there is one drawback, it is extremely expensive. But if you're not ready to compromise, you need to switch to organic baby food today.
Is Your Baby Developing Normally?
Now this is one question that continues to plague parents till their children are old enough. There are two concepts you need to understand. One, chronological age, starting from the time of birth. And two, corrected age, starting from the due date. If you are keeping a check on your
baby's milestones and her development, then you need to match that with her corresponding age. Do not hesitate to talk to health counsellors or doctors if you have questions or queries.
There is something you have to understand, each baby is unique. So, if your baby is taking her own sweet time to speak or walk or crawl, then there is nothing out of the ordinary about that. It is perfectly normal, and milestones can vary from baby to baby.
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