Development of Infants at 13 Weeks

Development & Habits

What should be the development of a 13-week baby?

Here are some 13-week baby developments that you should know:

• Recognize the faces and voices of people who often interact with them.
• Recognize the aroma around it, including the smell of your body.
• Smile to strangers, especially when other people look directly into their eyes, play or talk to them.
• Start being able to make eye contact with you. When you are not there, the baby will try to find.
• Raising his head 45 degrees when facedown.

What should I do to help develop a 13-week baby?

Research shows that children who often talk to parents will have a high IQ and have more vocabulary when they grow up than children who are not often spoken to.

So it's important to interact with your baby. Invite your baby to talk whenever and wherever. Your baby may not be able to answer your question directly, but he is able to capture and remember all the information you gave him.

Health & Safety

What do I need to discuss with a doctor regarding the development of a 13-week baby?

Most doctors will not make an appointment and do a health check up for a 13-week-old baby. However, you can always contact your doctor if you want to ask about your baby's development concerns.

What should I know when facing a 13-week baby's development?

Diaper rash

Diaper rash is usually caused by wet diapers or skin diaper swipes. Urine, sweat, and dirt on the baby's diaper if left too long will cause baby's skin irritation, increase bacterial and fungal growth, and sometimes skin infections (dermatitis).

Keeping a baby in a clean and dry environment is the best way to treat a rash due to diapers. Change baby diapers frequently and don't let your baby use dirty or damp diapers for a long time. You can use an ointment to relieve the irritation and infection that the baby is experiencing.

Instead of using toilet paper, try using a warm water spray to clean the baby's diaper area without rubbing it. If the dirt on the baby's bottom is difficult to remove, you can use soft cloth or cotton to clean it.

You can also use soft soap to make it more fragrant. Every now and then, you don't need to wear a diaper when the baby is in the box or playing on the yard. You can put the baby on a waterproof mattress.

If the baby has a serious rash due to fungus, contact your doctor immediately for further treatment.

Sudden death syndrome in infants (Sudden death syndrome in infants/ SIDS)

Babies are very susceptible to sudden death syndrome. But if you keep an eye on them, the risk of your baby experiencing this syndrome will be lower.

Attention

What should I pay attention to the development of a 13-week baby?

Make a regular schedule

Many babies have no regular schedule, even though they are more than 3 months old. There is no definite time when babies eat or sleep. In fact, it's important to make a regular schedule for your little one.

In a situation like this, you must decide whether you will take the initiative to self-manage the baby's schedule or obey your baby's wishes.