Babies are cute, there’s no doubt about it. But, these 7 amazing baby milestones are just the cutest that you’ll ever see! Better get your camera ready to capture these special moments!
1. Holding their head up
At about 1 month old, your baby would start to lift their head up and look around. This milestone is very important as it helps them build up their neck, arm, and chest muscles.
This milestone also sets your baby up for other milestones such as rolling, or trying to sit up. So this is a really important time in your baby’s life!
2. Laughing
Babies usually start laughing or giggling at around 3 months, but sometimes it can happen as early as the first month!
A baby’s laughter is truly wonderful, since it usually means that they’re happy, so they won’t be crying a lot! But seriously, this means that your baby is developing pretty well, and they’re starting to observe things and developing a sense of humor.
You can try making your baby laugh by doing silly faces or making funny sounds.
3. Sleeping soundly through the night
Yeah, this is actually a milestone! And a very welcome one, especially for parents with kids who cry a lot. Sleeping through the night means that your baby’s body clock has now settled a bit, and they’re now able to sleep while you’re sleeping. This also means less feedings during the middle of the night!
4. Pulling themselves to stand up
At around 9 months, babies usually start to pull themselves to try and stand up. This is another significant milestone because it means that your baby will soon start trying to walk by themselves!
This is also a time to keep a careful eye on your kid, as they might accidentally fall down if their legs can’t support their weight yet. So make sure to always be by your baby’s side.
5. Walks without any help
At 12 months, your child will start taking their first steps. However, some kids do this earlier, at around 9 months, or a bit later. There’s no need to worry since babies learn at different paces.
Now, your baby is starting to become more independent, and soon you’ll be chasing them around your house! It’s a really fun experience, and you’ll be happy to finally have your little one running around at home!
6. Starts saying their first word
Right around the time your child starts to walk would be the time that they start to say their first words. They’ll start slow, but once they get used to saying words, they’ll say it more often, and it gets clearer each time.
They’ll also start to understand the words that you say, and they’ll respond when you call their name.
7. Says “mama” and “dada” correctly
By the time your child says their first word, they should also start saying “mama” and “dada” to the correct person. Though sometimes, kids start saying “mama” and “dada” by the time they’re 15 months old, so it really does vary depending on the child.
The important thing is to speak clearly to your baby, and talk to them constantly so that the can try and imitate what you’re saying.
Source: babygaga.com
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