Development of Babies at 40 Weeks

Development of Infants Aged 40 Weeks

How should the baby develop at week 40?

The nature of your baby is really starting to emerge now. Babies may be very sociable, always smiling broadly at anyone they meet, or a little more timid, hiding their faces when well-meaning strangers try to approach him. Your baby may crash bravely or assess the situation carefully before accepting others. Babies may even calm down or their moods change rapidly.

The baby will make a gesture to attract your attention and maybe even wave when you see you walking towards the door.

In the last week of the 10th month, babies can:

• Playing ball (rolling the ball back to you)
• Drink with your own glass
• Take a small object with the tip of the thumb and index finger (keep dangerous objects out of reach of the baby)
• Stand for a while
• Stand well
• Say "chest" or "mama" without stopping
• Respond to a one-step command with a motion (for example when you say "give to mom", by reaching out)

Learn about some of the new games below:

• Peek a boo
• Clap the hands
• Singing and dancing
• Eyes, nose, mouth
• Other games.

Health for babies aged 40 weeks

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 40?

Every doctor will have a separate approach to examine the baby. The order of physical examination, the number and type of assessment techniques and procedures will also vary depending on the individual needs of the child. You can expect these things to be examined:

• Guidelines on what is expected in the next month are related to topics such as feeding, sleeping, development and child safety.
• Give the question that you made before, if the doctor has not provided an answer, for example: What new foods should be introduced to the baby? When can you introduce oranges, fish, meat and egg whites if the baby is not ready? When should we consider weaning, if the baby is still drinking bottled milk or breast milk?

Caring for babies aged 40 weeks

There are a number of things you should know:

Toothless babies

Enjoy seeing the smile of a baby without teeth if you still can, and rest assured that there are many 9-month-old babies without teeth, some of whom even have not yet developed teeth at all. But eventually the tooth fairy will appear to visit the baby. Although the average baby grows his first teething at the age of 7 months, the range is usually between 2-12 months. Slow tooth growth is usually congenital, and is not related to the development of the baby. The second tooth might grow later. Not yet teething does not bother the baby when chewing on more dense foods because the gums can be used to chew.

Baby without hair

Just like without teeth, not growing hair at this age is normal and not permanent. Without hair does not mean the baby will have thin or bald hair when he grows. One day the baby's hair will grow. For now, be thankful that you don't have to bother tidying your hair when washing and combing your hair.

Which must be considered

What do you need to watch out for when your baby is 40 weeks old?

Noteworthy in the last week of the 9th month:

Feeding babies is easier

Set meal times correctly. Let the baby express his favorite food and what he doesn't like. Don't force the baby to spend or try all foods. Some behaviors are only temporary. If possible, feed the baby on a high chair, away from distractions such as TV or pets. Give your baby a lot of attention and a little joke when eating, or talk about snacks that the baby is chewing on and how much is left on his plate. This can help object recognition and language development.

Babies can eat the same foods as other family members, as long as you cut into small pieces or pound food until smooth, and the food does not contain ingredients that often cause allergies or other problems in the baby. In addition, avoid giving food that is too hot because it can burn the tongue. Babies can be happy with all tastes, and may be interested in the food you eat just because you are eating it.

When you decide to eat out, choose a restaurant that provides baby food. Many restaurants are family oriented, with high chairs and even toys available. If you think that your baby will be sensitive to an environment that is too noisy, consider carefully when choosing a place to eat.

What is the growth of a baby like in the 41st week?