Baby Month By Month Development and Growth After Birth
Summary
TLDRThis 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.
Outlines
👶 First Month Development: Baby's Initial Growth and Caregiver's Role
This paragraph discusses the first month of a baby's life, highlighting the newborn's complete dependency on the caregiver and the rapid changes in the caregiver's life. It emphasizes the baby's limited activities—sleeping, crying, eating, and pooping—and the emerging personality, including cooing and eye contact. The average weight for one-month-old babies is noted as 9.2 pounds for girls and 9.9 pounds for boys according to the World Health Organization. The paragraph also reassures caregivers that they are doing well by trusting their instincts and seeking advice, and it looks forward to the baby's increased interaction and reduced daytime sleep in the coming weeks.
👼 Second and Third Month Milestones: Baby's Increasing Interaction and Motor Skills
The second month is characterized by babies beginning to enjoy interaction and reducing their daytime sleep, which allows for more socializing. Caregivers might be looking for ways to entertain their babies while managing household chores. The average weight for two-month-old babies is 11.3 pounds for girls and 12.3 pounds for boys, with height averages of 22.5 inches for girls and 23 inches for boys. By the third month, babies are described as charming, smiling more, and beginning to imitate sounds and sights. Caregivers are advised to converse with their babies to aid language development. The average weight for three-month-olds is 12.9 pounds for girls and 14.1 pounds for boys, with height averages of 23.5 inches for girls and 24.5 inches for boys.
🤗 Fourth to Sixth Month Progression: Playtime and Language Development
In the fourth month, babies are all about playtime, laughing, reaching, and exploring with their mouths. They may show off new athletic abilities like rolling and pushing up. The average weight for a four-month-old is 14.2 pounds for girls and 15.4 pounds for boys, with heights of 24.4 inches for girls and 25.2 inches for boys. By five months, babies are encouraged to sit up on their own and are working on language skills, possibly uttering 'mama' and 'dada.' The average weight is 15.2 pounds for girls and 16.6 pounds for boys, with heights of 25.2 inches for girls and 25.9 inches for boys. At six months, babies may show signs of being opinionated and developing food preferences, with an average weight gain of about a pound per month and average measurements of 16.1 pounds and 25.9 inches for girls, and 17.5 pounds and 26.6 inches for boys.
🦶 Seventh to Twelfth Month Adventures: Crawling, Cruising, and First Steps
As babies approach their seventh month, they prepare for crawling, prompting the need for home safety measures. Babies grow about two inches in three months and may weigh an average of 16.8 pounds for girls and 18.3 pounds for boys, with heights of 26.5 inches for girls and 27.2 inches for boys. At eight months, babies are observers of their surroundings and may exhibit separation anxiety, indicating a strong parent-child bond. The average weight is 17.5 pounds for girls and 19 pounds for boys, with heights of 27.1 inches for girls and 27.8 inches for boys. By nine months, babies are sitting with or without support, pulling up to standing, and possibly crawling and cruising. They may have a growth spurt, with an average weight of 18.1 pounds for girls and 19.6 pounds for boys, and heights of 27.6 inches for girls and 28.3 inches for boys. At ten months, babies are described as playful and understanding simple instructions, with an average weight of 18.7 pounds for girls and 20.2 pounds for boys, and heights of 28.1 inches for girls and 28.9 inches for boys. By the eleventh month, babies' personalities are more evident, and they are growing taller, with an average weight of 19.2 pounds for girls and 20.8 pounds for boys, and heights of 28.7 inches for girls and 29.3 inches for boys. Finally, at twelve months, babies celebrate their first birthday, having grown significantly, with an average weight of 21.9 pounds for girls and 21.3 pounds for boys, and heights of 29.1 inches for girls and 29.8 inches for boys.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Development
💡Growth
💡Crying
💡Socialization
💡Parenting Advice
💡Weight
💡Length/Height
💡Imitation
💡Playtime
💡Growth Spurt
💡Toddlerhood
Highlights
The first month after birth is a significant period of adjustment and development for both the baby and the parents.
One-month-old babies are completely dependent on their parents and begin to develop a strong bond.
Parents often feel more confident in their parenting abilities by the end of the first month.
A one-month-old baby's primary activities are sleep, cry, eat, and poop.
The average weight for a one-month-old baby is 9.2 pounds for girls and 9.9 pounds for boys.
Two-month-old babies start to interact more and may require less daytime sleep.
Crying peaks around six to eight weeks of age and tends to decrease within the next few months.
Three-month-old babies often start smiling and imitating sounds and sights.
By four months, babies are more active, showing off new athletic abilities like rolling and pushing up.
Five-month-old babies are encouraged to try sitting up on their own with parental support nearby.
Six-month-old babies may show signs of separation anxiety and begin developing food preferences.
Seven-month-old babies are preparing for crawling, requiring parents to baby-proof their homes.
Eight-month-old babies are very aware of their surroundings and can show signs of separation anxiety.
Nine-month-old babies are likely sitting with support, pulling up to stand, and exploring their environment.
Ten-month-old babies remember the location of favorite toys and can understand simple instructions.
Eleven-month-old babies' personalities begin to shine through, showing different temperaments.
By twelve months, babies have tripled their birth weight and are developing social skills.
Transcripts
baby month by month development and
growth
after birth one month old baby
what an amazing first month for you and
baby it's hard to believe how much your
day to day
has changed now that this beautiful and
confusing person
has entered the world and turned your
life upside down
your one month old baby is completely
dependent on you
and you're completely in love with her
you're probably feeling more confident
in your mommy abilities than you were a
month ago
and with good reason you're trusting
your instincts putting baby first
and reading up on one month old baby
development and parenting advice
which is proof enough that you're doing
a great job pretty much
all baby did in the first month was
sleep cry eat and poop
but soon a little or make that a big
personality
will emerge case in point you'll
probably notice your one month old baby
cooing
and eyeing in the coming weeks we know
you're wondering
how much should a one month old weigh
what should her length
also known as height b the average
one-month-old baby weight is 9.2 pounds
for girls and
9.9 pounds for boys according to the
world health organization
two-month-old baby at two months old
babies probably realizing the joys of
interaction
and started to cut back a bit on
snoozing so much during the day
staying up to socialize now you're
probably trying to figure out how to
keep baby entertained
and get stuff done around the house at
the same time this probably also means
you're getting a little extra sleep at
night isn't sleep amazing
not there yet don't worry you'll sleep
again and it might be sooner than you
think
we're not gonna lie having a
two-month-old baby can be kind of tough
while baby might be sleeping more he
might be crying more too
especially in the evenings the good news
is around six to eight weeks is when
crying tends to peak in babies
and within the next month or two you'll
probably notice much less fussy time
hang in there ask for help when you need
it and talk to baby's pediatrician
if the crying is worrying you the
average weight of a two-month-old baby
is 11.3 pounds for girls and
12.3 pounds for boys length also known
as height
averages are 22.5 inches for girls and
23 inches for boys
according to the world health
organization
three-month-old baby what a charmer
by three months baby is probably smiling
plenty and she started to imitate what
she hears and sees
so watch what you do mama you should
chat with her throughout the day
describing what you're doing how you're
doing it and where you're going
this is how she'll eventually learn to
talk just don't go too crazy though
baby is a quick learner but she needs
you to keep things clear and simple
and to recognize when she needs a break
now your baby is becoming even more
active
and social at three months isn't she
she's more in control of her body
and more aware of people in interacting
with them which makes for lots of fun
at playtime the average weight of a
three-month-old baby is 12.9 pounds for
girls and
14.1 pounds for boys average length is
23.5 inches for girls
24 and a half inches for boys
four month old baby life for a four
month old baby is all about playtime
babies laughing and reaching and doing
tons of gnawing
while you two play on the floor baby is
probably showing off some new found
athletic abilities
such as rolling and pushing up not
getting yourself to the gym mama
baby is showing you how it's done and he
has the growth to show for it
use him as your own little motivator and
personal trainer in the making
your four-month-old continues to grow
and learn new skills
the average weight for a four-month-old
baby is 14.2 pounds for girls
15.4 pounds for boys the average length
also known as height
is 24.4 inches for girls and 25.2 inches
for boys five-month-old baby
now your baby is five months old feeling
a bit like a coach
you've been giving baby tons of
encouragement over the past month and
he's
probably trying to set up by himself
give him the space to try on his own
but stay within arm's reach just in case
he starts to topple
you're probably also inspiring his
language by having conversations around
the house
the ultimate reward for all your efforts
will be when you will soon
hear those wonderful words mama and dada
your busy five-month-old baby is working
on a number of skills
that'll really come in handy for moving
around and getting things done
and he's working on getting bigger too
the average weight for a five-month-old
baby is
15.2 pounds for girls 16.6 pounds for
boys
the average length also known as height
is 25.2 inches for girls
and 25.9 inches for boys
month old baby can you believe you're
halfway through baby's first year
by six months baby is probably pretty
opinionated
she might scream when someone other than
you holds her can you blame her
if a stranger tried to hug you you'd
give them a pack off buddy
reaction two baby is also starting to
develop food likes and dislikes
as you introduce new flavors to her you
might notice your six-month-old having a
growth spurt
putting about a pound on this past month
and more than half a pound next month
during growth spurts babies tend to act
a little differently
than their norm perhaps wanting to feed
more often or
being a teeny bit cranky luckily a
growth spurt
usually only lasts a few days average
weight of a six month old is 16.1 pounds
for girls 17 and a half pounds for boys
average length height is 25.9 inches for
girls and
26.6 inches for boys
seven month old baby as baby's prepping
herself for crawling
you've got to get your home ready we
know you probably baby-proofed when baby
first came home
but having a crawler changes everything
get down on your hands and knees
to see what hazards are around that
you'll need to guard against
that includes anything baby could tumble
over bump into
climb cut or pinch yourself on and get
tangled in
also make sure anything that could fall
onto your child a dresser a bookshelf
the tv is securely strapped into place
and be cautious to keep
all choking hazards out of reach that
includes looking for small things that
easily drop on the floor unnoticed
like coins in the last three months
baby's probably grown about two inches
and her head circumference may have
grown about an inch she's still
developing her senses and skills
that will lead to more independence
average weight of a seven month old is
16.8 pounds for girls and 18.3 pounds
for boys
average length is 26.5 inches for girls
and
27.2 inches for boys according to the
world health organization
eight month old baby baby has become
quite the observer
he's very aware of his surroundings and
what's happening around him
if you have a tendency to lose your cool
in high pressure situations
you'll want to dial the emotions back
babies watching and learning
one thing that probably stresses out
your eight-month-old baby is separating
from you
if baby fusses when you leave him try
not to let it get to you it's baby's way
of telling you he misses you
and separation anxiety is actually an
indicator of a good parent-child bond
plus baby's caregiver will be able to
distract him and stop the crying pretty
quickly
after you leave baby keeps on growing
and keeps on going
it's unbelievable how much your little
one is moving these days isn't it
the average weight for an eight month
old baby is 17 and a half pounds for
girls
average eight-month-old weight is 19.0
pounds for boys
average length is 27.1 inches for girls
and 27.8 inches for boys
according to the world health
organization
nine month old baby look at all baby has
achieved
your nine month old baby is probably
sitting with or without support
pulling up to standing clapping her
hands and maybe even working on crawling
and cruising
she also loves picking up food to feed
herself using her index finger and thumb
in the pincher grasp with these
abilities life has really become an
adventure for baby
and you as you've been following her as
she explores
pointing her towards new things to
examine and touch you're probably
watching one resourceful baby
as she uses furniture and other objects
to support herself while moving around a
room
as usual keep your eyes on baby at all
times because she's surprisingly fast
and can easily take a tumble since she's
still mastering her balance skills
baby's not just developing quickly she's
growing by leaps and bounds
in fact baby might just shoot up like
crazy this month
it's common for babies to have a growth
spurt around 9 months
weight for a nine month old baby is 18.1
pounds for girls
and 19.6 pounds for boys average length
is 27.6 inches for girls
and 28.3 inches for boys according to
the world health organization
10 month old baby life's pretty chaotic
because you have a soon-to-be toddler
moving around your home
and because you're still probably having
some late nights but don't all those
kisses and hugs you're getting from your
10 month old baby make it all worth it
you know he's doing that because you do
you've set a great example by showing
affection
baby's getting bigger and smarter baby
probably remembers
where his favorite toys are and can
understand when you give him simple
instructions
he's very playful and may give you cues
like clasping his hands together
when he wants you to join in on the play
the average weight of a 10 month old
baby is 18.7 pounds for girls
and 20.2 pounds for boys average length
is
28.1 inches for girls and 28.9 inches
for boys
now your baby may be growing about half
an inch each month and gaining about
three to five ounces per week
11 month old baby what a personality
your 11 month old baby's character may
have started to shine through
and now you're probably seeing whether
she tends to be more laid back
or whether she's got some spunk but
don't assume too much
she's still developing and figuring out
her likes and dislikes
baby's learning observing and testing
and figuring out how to react to things
she encounters
and really babies probably displayed a
variety of temperaments
such as shyness and independence at
different points in her development
not to mention on any given day give it
some time and your baby's personality
will continue to evolve your 11 month
old isn't getting longer anymore
she's getting taller as she stands
herself up more and more
she's beginning to see the world from an
upright position which makes it way more
interesting
and that will make baby even more
excited about exploring it that way
look out world average weight for an 11
month old baby is 19.2 pounds for girls
and
20.8 pounds for boys average height 28.7
inches for girls
29.3 inches for boys babies probably
growing about
a half inch taller each month and
putting on three to five ounces per week
but as baby becomes more mobile and
active her rate of growth might begin to
slow down a bit
so you might find your 11 month old baby
is not gaining weight
as quickly as she used to
12 month old baby now your baby is one
year old
happy birthday baby you've now got a
one-year-old on your hands
baby's been on an amazing journey in her
first year hasn't she
and so have you watching baby advance
from rolling to cruising maybe even
walking unsupported
if baby's not there yet don't worry many
toddlers start walking
after their first birthday she's
probably pretty social now
waving high and by and likely using most
one-year-old's favorite word
no while shaking your head make way for
toddlerhood
your baby is probably still growing
about half an inch each month and
gaining three to five ounces per week
but look out many babies go through a
growth spurt right around 12 months
the average weight for a one-year-old
baby is 21.9 pounds for girls and
21.3 pounds for boys average height
formerly known as length
is 29.1 inches for girls and 29.8 inches
for boys
baby's probably tripled her birth weight
and is about 10 inches longer
than she was at birth
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