7-month-old baby discovers a new way to travel through space - crawling. This opens up new possibilities for him. It is no longer difficult for the baby to keep the head raised. He also tries to sit up by himself. Check what else a 7-month-old baby can do.

7-month-old babykeeps getting smarter. He can already distinguish his household members from strangers. It may happen that long-unseen people start to fear - it's nothing to worry about, it's a normal reaction. 7 months is the last call to introduce new products to the infant's diet. If the new dishes have already started to taste, they can continue to try culinary novelties.

7-month-old baby starts crawling

Technique may be different. Some babies, lying on their tummy, laboriously pull themselves up on their arms, pulling the rest of the body behind them. Others work mainly with their feet, only resting on the handles.

Whichever method you choose, creeping is not easy. Hasn't your baby started crawling yet? There's nothing to worry about.Most babies don't master crawling until they are eight or even nine months old.This is normal and you shouldn't worry about it.

How to support a child in learning to crawl?

  • Give your baby a workout opportunity as often as possible by laying him on the floor. An additional incentive to make an effort may be a colorful toy placed beyond the reach of the toddler's hands.
  • Wear comfortable clothes for your child that allow freedom of movement. Avoid clothes that have a fastening at the front. Buttons or press studs can make a child feel crazy. The best choice for crawling is elastic bodysuits, sweatpants and non-slip shorts.
  • Remember that it creeps easiest on smooth floors. If your baby has a hard time shifting their body, consider rolling up the rug for a while.
  • As your baby crawls backwards, position him or her so that her feet can push off the wall. This will help him move in the right direction.
  • Make sure that there are no small objects on the floor. A toddler could put them in his mouth and choke.

7-month-old baby is getting ready to sit down on his own

Don't worry if your baby isn't sitting yet. This is normal.In the seventh month, babies are onin general, they are only getting ready for a sitting position.When seated, they sit unsupported only for a moment and then tilt forward or to the side.

According to pediatricians, you absolutely shouldn't rush your child in this matter.Planting an infant that is not ready for it may result in postural defects.

Therefore, instead of placing your child on the floor, give them freedom of movement on the floor. She will exercise persistently and in a few weeks she will probably lift her tummy and buttocks on straightened arms and bent legs at the knees. And this is the first step to sitting alone.

A 7-month-old baby can grab two hands

While playing, the baby uses two hands at the same time. He can hold a toy in his hand and reach for another object with the other paw. He likes to roll the ball on the floor.

He often throws toys out of the pram or crib and watches them fall. Lifting them is tiring, but be patient. Thanks to this game, the child learns to predict where the moving object will be in a moment.

If the baby accidentally drops the toy, he looks for it for a moment, but when he does not see it, he immediately forgets about it. He doesn't understand yet that when something disappears from his eyes, it still exists and can be found.

7-month-old baby learns sounds

The child is fascinated by different sounds. He is babbling loudly, changing intonation and volume. He will squeal and click.

Willingly reaches for toys that make sounds:

  • rattles,
  • squeaking animals,
  • ringing balls.

Likes to make more noise every now and then. He hits the block on the floor with enthusiasm, knocks the spoon on the table top. If you let him, he'll arrange a real orchestra in your kitchen.

7-month-old baby may be afraid of strangers

A baby already distinguishes its own people from strangers. He no longer smiles at everyone who teases him on a walk. He is afraid when a stranger wants to pick them up. He often reacts by crying.

Unfortunatelyhe is also fearful because of his long-lost grandmother and grandfather.You shouldn't get upset about it. This is a normal stage in a baby's life. In a few months, the baby will become more sociable again.

For nowdefinitely stands out for momor the other person she spends the most time with. First of all, he smiles at her, he wants to play with her, he wants her closeness.

Extending the diet - a matter of consistency

If you have only breastfed your baby or a bottle so far, it's high time to enrich his menu. According to pediatricians, expansionThe diets should be started not later than in the seventh month of the child's life.

If your baby already eats vegetable and fruit purees, porridges and lunches with the addition of eggs or meat, it's time for new products:

  • natural yogurt,
  • white cheese,
  • fish
  • and various grain products.

Of coursedon't serve your baby everything at once.Expand his diet gradually, keeping intervals of several days before each new proposal. The most important change this month is not the new products, but the change in the consistency of meals.

Your baby has probably gotten into practice eating the pulp, so it's time to slowly learn to chew. Thereforepurees served to a child in the seventh month of life should no longer have a perfectly smooth, creamy consistency , but contain lumps, i.e. small pieces of food.

The baby crushes them with gums (he has not many teeth yet) and thus prepares to eat products that require chewing, which will soon be on his menu.

Initially, the toddler may be surprised by the lumpy consistency and eat less willingly, but he will quickly come to terms with the change. If you are preparing baby meals yourself, do not mix them too thoroughly.

If you buy dishes in jars, choose those recommended from the age of 7 months. They have a consistency that is suitable for your child.

Take care of the baby's safety while eating:

  • always buckle your baby in a high chair. Thanks to the seat belts, you can be sure that your toddler will not fall out.
  • remove glasses with hot drinks from the reach of the baby sitting at the table. A child could accidentally knock them over and burn themselves.
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Worth knowing

A seven-month-old baby usually:

  • tries to crawl,
  • can use both hands simultaneously,
  • looking for a toy that fell out of his hand,
  • throws objects,
  • reacts to her name.

What should worry?

Consult the pediatrician when infant:

  • does not turn from back to stomach,
  • does not try to reach the toy that is out of reach of his hands,
  • doesn't like to lie on her stomach, doesn't lean on her forearms.

Regardless of age a signal that your child should investigatethe doctor is also marked by tremors, persistent asymmetry of the body and peculiar positioning of the hands.

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