From What to Expect
| 7-Month-Old Baby Babies this age love predictability (it makes them feel powerful and secure), so be prepared to croon "Itsy Bitsy Spider" a couple thousand times over the next several weeks. Seven-month-olds also love to explore, so expect some serious efforts (or attempts at least) by your little one to get around independently. That means it's time for a thorough babyproofing if you haven't already, and time to stay extra-vigilant about what your mini octopus can get his tentacles on. By now, your baby might also be able to wave bye-bye, play patty-cake, or blow kisses. Along with new skills and burgeoning independence comes a whole new attitude: I want to be in charge of me! Don't be surprised if this shift results in some major meltdowns with Mommy (perhaps the first but certainly not the last!) especially during transition times, e.g., when you walk in the door from work. (Not to worry — there are several strategies to smooth your reentry.) Baby's appetite is on the uptick, so snacking now plays a supporting role to the three-meals-a-day plan. And while snacking in moderation is good, grazing (snacking all day with no real meals) is not suggested for a host of reasons, including the fact that grazing interferes with play, sociability, and proper nutrition. Finally, some moms may be wondering about weaning and that's fine. But if breastfeeding still works for you and your baby, keep it up! |
Claire nowadays loves to babbles, babbles and babbles. She seldom giggles but screams in delight every now and then. She knows how to play peek-a-boo. She closes and opens her hand when you sing "close-open". She screams when she sees her brother coming. She screams when she hears us singing "London bridge". She loves to roll-over and occupies the whole bed. She sleeps tummy down. She can sit head unsupported.
I, on the other hand, plans to wean her. I'm giving myself another month before she goes formula 100%. Work is getting more hectic now as we gear towards 24/7 support - me not exempted from it. So, I have to follow the shifting schedule now.
This month, we finally changed her supplementary milk to Nan 2.
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