Development of Babies at 7 Weeks

Development of 7-week-old babies

How should the baby develop 7 weeks?

In the development of a 7-week baby, your baby slowly begins to recognize your voice. Inviting him to talk can help your child adapt to a new, alien world outside the fetus. In addition, this also made him know that he was not alone.

So, the more often you invite your child to talk, the better. Although the baby may not understand the words you say, the baby is able to understand the sincere affection that you gave him.

Other 7-week development of babies is:

• Can lie face down and raise its head at 45 degrees
• Can speak other than crying, for example curled up
• Can smile back when you smile in front of him

What should I do with my baby?

In the development of a 7-week baby, your child will usually wake up more often during the day. You can use this time to help stimulate the five senses by playing music or Sing a song.

Don't just introduce one type of music, you need to add other types of music from pop to classical music. After that, look at the reaction of the little one. Usually babies show pleasure by making sounds, or moving their small arms and legs.

Even though your baby doesn't understand what you are doing, the baby will respond and react to the song.

Health for 7-week-old babies

What do I need to discuss with the doctor?

This week's examination will depend on your baby's health condition. Depending on the baby's health, the doctor will do an examination. But if you take him to the doctor this week, consult your doctor about the following:

• Ask your doctor all your concerns regarding your child's condition, including sleep, breastfeeding, or overall health
• Ask the doctor when the next immunization time arrives and what should be prepared

What should I know?

There are a number of things you need to know, including:

1. Baby acne

It sounds strange, but acne can also appear in children under the age of 1 year. Baby acne, which affects around 40 percent newborn baby, usually starting at week 2 to 3 and often lasts until the baby is 4-6 months old.

No one knows the cause of baby acne, but hormones are believed to be the cause. Yes, hormones affect the baby's sweat glands, so pimples appear. Another reason is that the pores in the baby have not fully developed, so the child is very susceptible to dust from dirt, the rest of the milk, his own sweat, and so forth.

To deal with acne in infants, make sure you always keep the skin clean. This can be done by routinely cleaning the baby's skin, especially after breastfeeding. Gently wipe the baby's skin using a soft cloth that has been moistened with warm water. After that, dry the baby's skin using a soft cloth. Avoid rubbing baby's skin because it can cause irritation.

No less important, make sure you don't squeeze baby pimples. Just as in adults, squeezing baby pimples can actually worsen the condition of the skin. If you are worried about other baby's skin problems, don't hesitate to consult a doctor.

2. Skin discoloration

Seeing the baby's skin color changes can be creepy. But don't panic right away. Changing skin color in babies is actually normal. This happens because the baby's circulatory system is not perfect, so blood collects only on half the baby's body. The baby's skin will slowly change color temporarily, and will return to normal. This condition usually disappears quickly.

3. Baby safety

Here are a few things you should pay attention to in order to maintain the safety and security of your baby:

• Never leave a baby on a table where you can change diapers, beds, chairs or sofas. Make sure you never leave it for a second. If the table where you change the diaper has no safety, try to keep your one hand holding the baby.
• Never leave a baby alone with a pet.
• Never leave a baby alone in a room with a sibling under 5 years old.
• Do not leave the baby alone with caregivers under the age of 14, or people you do not know, or who you have not checked for references.
• never ever shake the baby fast when playing, and not throw it into the air.
• Never be careless when you take your baby shopping, sightseeing, or sitting in a playground
• Avoid using chains or any straps on babies or baby toys
• Do not place plastic film on the mattress or wherever the baby is
• Do not place the baby on the surface near the window that is not awake, not for a second, and even when he is sleeping.

Which must be considered

What should I pay attention to?

Below are a few things you should pay attention to to help develop a 7-week baby:

1. Breaking

You might want to know how to conceal the right baby. Membedong is to wrap the baby safely and comfortably with a thin blanket. Many babies will feel comfortable and sleep well because of bedongan. This can also help calm babies who have colic.

Even so, some babies actually fall asleep if they don't sleep or even feel very disturbed if they are buried. Depending on the condition and habits of the baby, you can choose how to mix accordingly. All babies eventually no longer need powder after they become a little more active, and they will show it by trying to kick the swaddling cloth.

At times like this, it is possible to diffuse during naps, because kicked blankets may accidentally encircle the neck or close the baby's face and can strangle the baby. Swaddling can hamper the baby's ability to practice motor skills.

2. Bring the baby out

When you take the baby out of the house, wear appropriate clothes, protect them from extreme weather, and always carry an extra blanket if it's outside in the rainy season. If the outside is very cold or hot and humid, limit the time the baby is outdoors.

Avoid excessive exposure to direct sunlight, even if the weather is not extreme. And, the important thing is if you are in a car, make sure your baby is properly installed in a baby seat.

How is your baby developing the next week?