The arrival of 7 months in the baby's life is loaded with new adventures for a baby who is increasingly awake, more eager to discover the world around him and everything that is yet to be experienced. In the last weeks you will have started to take solid food and it is becoming more and more fun to taste the food of the elderly. This is quite a game and fun for the little one.
From these days the baby will experience a lot of changes, both on a physical level, as well as on a cognitive or social level, because he is increasingly aware and begins to have his own preferences. Very soon you will see how your baby begins to crawl, even will try to stand up. It is also possible that the first teeth begin to show, although in each child it is different and you should not obsess about it.
7 month old baby
It seems incredible how a baby changes in so few weeks. When until recently he was a newborn who barely slept and ate, after 6 months he becomes a lively baby, awake, wanting to touch everything and play at all hours. Therefore, it is very important to start preparing the house to make it a safe environment for your little explorer's desire to investigate.
It's also time to make some changes to your baby's daily supplies. Possibly he will be able to sit up and will need a high chair to eat comfortably. The bathtub is another of those utensils that must be modified to adapt it to the new size and needs of the baby. Gone is the portable bathtub, because it's time to put an adapter and let him enjoy in the normal bathtub.
Regarding physical development
From this age the first milk teeth may appear, although in many cases teething is delayed until after a year, it is usual that the first lower palettes appear soon. This will bring some problems to the family tranquility, since the baby will have discomfort, will be more irritated and possibly suffer one of many growth crises.
As for other physical changes, from now on growth will be slower than it has been up to now. Now they usually take about 700 grams a week, although it varies a lot depending on the child. They also acquire more strength in your body and with it the 7 month baby wants to take it all throw it on the ground and laugh at the sound things make when they fall. It is a very recurrent game in babies of that age.
You can also start to notice that the baby begins to understand language, usually simple expressions and small commands. Take the opportunity to stimulate your baby's language, articulate the words very well, let him see your mouth when you say them, read lots of stories and sing songs with your baby. All this will help you discover the words while having fun.
separation anxiety
One of the problems of babies is the moment of separation from the mother. The usual thing is that up to 6 or 7 months he spends more time with the mother than with anyone else and when it comes time to return to work or return to certain routines, the baby may experience separation anxiety. To manage it, you must arm yourself with a lot of patience and teach your baby that you will not be gone forever.
It is very important that he begins to spend time with other people, that he gets into the habit of eating or sleeping with dad or the family. In this way, you yourself will be able to partially recover your autonomy and your baby will learn to relate to other people. without suffering the fear that your trusted person will leave forever. All learning takes time and babies need a lot of patience to understand situations. With a lot of love, understanding and affection, you will be able to manage this stage and enjoy all the beauty that your baby has to offer.