When the first child appears in the family, parents can be scared and confused: how to understand what he wants?
A good understanding of the "language" of the baby on an intuitive level helps a lot of time spent with him.
But here are a few tips on what the gestures and movements of young children mean.
A short checklist of what to do if the child is unhappy:
- check the diaper;
- check if he wants to eat / drink;
- check if the child is hot, ventilate the room;
- change the environment, take on the handles;
- remember when the child was asleep, if necessary, put it to bed.
And here are some more tips on what the gestures and movements of young children mean.
1. The child arches his back in an arc
This movement may mean that the child has heartburn. Help him get upright, wear for a while on the arms.
The next time after feeding for 10-15 minutes, wear it in a "column".In young children, food can easily pass from the stomach back into the esophagus if placed immediately after eating, so an upright position should help.
2. Baby kicks
If, at the same time, the child has a neutral or contented expression on his face, then he is playing like that and he likes what is happening around.
Often this happens if parents are close, if they bathe, lisp, play.
If the child expresses dissatisfaction with screams and grimaces and kicks at the same time, then it is worth checking the diaper.Or, perhaps, he became bored, wants a change of scenery and tries to "run away".
3. Baby bangs his head
If this behavior is observed regularly and lasts a long time, you should definitely consult a pediatrician and not let it go by itself.
A one-time "banging your head" against the side of the bed or the floor can mean irritation, pain.
It is important to check what may bother the baby, take it on the handles, stroke the back and stomach.
4. The child clenches his fists
For babies, this is a normal reflex. But clenched fists can also indicate that the baby is hungry or stressed (fear, discontent, uncomfortable).
If the child continues to clench his fists strongly after reaching 3 months, a pediatrician consultation is needed.
5. Child touches his ears
The smallest usually react in this way to a perfect discovery: "Wow, I have ears!"
From 5-6 months, babies touch their ears when their teeth are teething.
If a child cries when he touches his ears, this may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process there.
6. The child bends the knees and lifts them to the stomach
Such movements can mean both discomfort in the intestines, and simply the baby's desire to play with his legs - after all, reaching for them and holding them with hands is so much fun.
On the other hand, when a child assumes this position, it is easier for him to release the accumulated gases - and he himself relieves his health.
You can help your baby by gently pressing the bent legs against the body. It is better not to do this immediately after eating so that the child does not burp.7. The child makes sudden movements with his hands
Sudden movements can mean anxiety and anxiety in your baby. For example, in an unfamiliar environment, in the presence of strangers, as a reaction to bright lights, new smells, harsh sounds.
Often, babies start waving their arms when they are placed on a horizontal surface - looking for support and trying to "keep balance".
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