Baby Month By Month Development and Growth After Birth

Summary

This video script chronicles the first year of a baby's life, highlighting monthly developmental milestones and growth patterns. From the initial dependency and cooing at one month to the first steps and social behaviors at 12 months, the script provides a guide for parents on what to expect, including average weights and heights for each stage, as per the World Health Organization. It emphasizes the importance of parental support, interaction, and baby-proofing the home as the baby becomes more mobile.

Takeaways

• 👶 The first month is a significant period of adjustment and bonding for both the parent and the newborn, who is completely dependent on the parent.
• 📈 One-month-old babies typically weigh around 9.2 pounds for girls and 9.9 pounds for boys, with average lengths known as heights being 22.5 inches for girls and 23 inches for boys.
• 🤗 By two months, babies start to interact more and may begin to show less sleep during the day, often leading to more socialization and potential fussiness, especially in the evenings.
• 🌟 At three months, babies are more charming, often smiling and beginning to mimic sounds and sights, indicating the emergence of a more distinct personality.
• 🎈 Four-month-old babies are all about playtime, showing off new athletic abilities like rolling and pushing up, and continuing to grow in both weight and height.
• 🗣️ At five months, babies are encouraged to try sitting up on their own and are developing language skills, soon to utter 'mama' and 'dada'.
• 👧 At six months, babies become more opinionated and may show signs of separation anxiety, indicating a strong parent-child bond.
• 🏠 As babies approach seven months, it's crucial to baby-proof the home in anticipation of crawling, ensuring all hazards are addressed.
• 👀 Eight-month-old babies are keen observers, very aware of their surroundings, and may show signs of distress when separated from their primary caregiver.
• 🚶‍♀️ By nine months, babies are developing motor skills rapidly, such as sitting with or without support, pulling up to standing, and beginning to crawl or cruise.
• 🎉 At one year, babies have tripled their birth weight and grown significantly in height, showcasing a range of social behaviors and possibly even walking.

Q & A

What is the average weight for a one-month-old baby according to the World Health Organization?

The average weight for a one-month-old baby is 9.2 pounds for girls and 9.9 pounds for boys.

What developmental changes can be expected in a two-month-old baby?

At two months, babies start to enjoy interaction more and may reduce their daytime sleep, socializing more during the day. They might also begin to cry more, especially in the evenings.

How much less fussy time can parents expect within a few months after the crying peak at six to eight weeks?

Parents can expect to notice much less fussy time within the next month or two after the crying peak at six to eight weeks.

What is the average length or height for a two-month-old baby according to the World Health Organization?

The average length, also known as height, for a two-month-old baby is 22.5 inches for girls and 23 inches for boys.

What are some of the social and physical developments at three months?

At three months, babies are likely to be smiling more, imitating sounds and sights, and becoming more aware and interactive with people around them.

What is the average weight for a three-month-old baby?

The average weight for a three-month-old baby is 12.9 pounds for girls and 14.1 pounds for boys.

How does a four-month-old baby show new athletic abilities?

A four-month-old baby may show off new athletic abilities such as rolling over and pushing up.

What is the average weight for a five-month-old baby?

The average weight for a five-month-old baby is 15.2 pounds for girls and 16.6 pounds for boys.

At six months, what kind of behavior might indicate a baby's growth spurt?

During a growth spurt at six months, a baby might act differently than usual, wanting to feed more often or being a bit cranky, and typically gains about a pound in the past month.

What developmental milestones can be expected for a seven-month-old baby?

A seven-month-old baby is likely preparing for crawling, which means parents need to baby-proof their home to guard against potential hazards.

How does an eight-month-old baby show separation anxiety?

An eight-month-old baby showing separation anxiety might fuss when their caregiver leaves, which is a sign of a strong parent-child bond.

What are some of the physical developments for a nine-month-old baby?

A nine-month-old baby is likely sitting with or without support, pulling up to standing, and possibly working on crawling and cruising.

What is the average weight for a ten-month-old baby?

The average weight for a ten-month-old baby is 18.7 pounds for girls and 20.2 pounds for boys.

How does an eleven-month-old baby's personality begin to show?

An eleven-month-old baby's personality may start to shine through, showing whether they are more laid back or have some spunk, and displaying a variety of temperaments like shyness and independence.

What is the average height for a one-year-old baby?

The average height for a one-year-old baby is 29.1 inches for girls and 29.8 inches for boys.