Get ready to read some activity-filled and energetic articles as the following details will bring out some baby spirit in you. It’s true because we are going to talk about some Fourteen months old baby activities that will boost your spirit and energy as babies of this time take a lot of their parent’s focus and movement at full speed. Undoubtedly babies are loved by everyone. They bring out new changes and development signs with every passing month, stunning us with amazing progress in their growth all the time.
It’s always necessary to keep a detailed check over every change and sign of development so that you can be at peace about your baby’s growth. No, it’s not difficult to be that alert all the time because mothers are completely used to noticing and caring for their baby’s habits and routine, and they notice any new change very quickly. Even if you are a family member, being very close to the baby will give you a lot of concerned feelings, and you will be able to detect any development easily.
How do babies change after their first birthday?
So now the baby has cut his first birthday cake and is ready to move to the next year of growth. Your baby’s next destination of development will be progressing in more walking and talking activities along with more flavors to eat and more foods to taste. The baby becomes more independent during his second year, and he is more energetic and active, especially for the mother. Let’s look at some changes that occur after your baby turns one and what actions can be taken to enhance their changing development:
- The weight of your baby is tripled since birth. The height exceeds about 50% from 9-11 inches, and brain development is 60% working according to the present age. The change in weight will is there when your baby becomes more active.
- Your baby is standing now, along with taking some small baby steps. If it hasn’t happened, then keep your cameras ready as it can happen anytime now.
- Some movements will be more prominent, like eating with fingers and turning the pages of a storybook. Your baby is also capable of using household objects like a spoon, telephone, or a hairbrush at this age too.
- Sleep timings are changed, and your baby is sleeping more at night rather than day time. Some babies need their afternoon nap at least once so that their schedule is not disturbed. It’s still too early to let them skip their sleep, so make sure to put them to bed between the daytime and let them get tired again for the night.
- Your baby is ready for permanent formula or cow milk now. Try high-fat milk rather than low fat as it is necessary for healthy brain development. If you are willing to drop breastfeeding, drop one feed time at a time. In case your child is persistent, try giving him a snack or something to suck on to ignore breastfeed. Distract him with extra activities to keep him away from noticing breastfeed slowly.
- The baby is having proper meals with you at the table, so make sure there are no choking hazards near him. Do not give your child whole grapes, pieces of meat, popcorn, or any other solid foods that can get stuck in the throat. Put soft and chewable foods in front of him and let him play and eat on his own.
- The vocabulary of your baby is widening as he can say words like ‘dada, mama, no, uh-oh,’ and many other small sounds to express his feelings. Most actions will present the answers, but in a non-vocal way, and they will respond to every other person with small gestures and sounds. Your kid will commonly use the word ‘No,’ so make sure you stay firm on his tantrums. As your child grows, he will find a little anxiety over meeting new people and crying while watching you leave somewhere. The stress of this time passes away soon, so make sure you let him know you are there at all times.
Activities for your Fourteen months old
As you have come to realize the changes in your baby, you should come up with more interactive activities to play with your baby. We have listed down some interesting activities to help you maintain the healthy development of your baby.
- Story time activities: Have small sessions of reading with your child while asking him questions related to the story. Make a conversation and play imaginary roles in the story with the baby to help him express his emotions related to the story.
- Talk to your baby: In your free time, give attention to your baby more and have small talks with him. The baby may not respond properly but talk to him like a proper person, and they will reply in adorable sounds and gestures. Play and read some poems with babies and move with the rhythm to help them understand better.
- Teaching basics: Try to keep some learning toys and books ready and keep repeating information in front of them. Repeat shapes numbers and alphabets with their toys and books, and they will respond to the words eventually.
- Instructional playing: your baby is moving a lot now, so play some instructional games like hiding and seek or sending him to grab a toy and bring it back to you. Hide a toy and ask him to find it in a specific area. Your baby will love doing tasks for you, so try to keep him busy in your activities.
Conclusion:
Every physical, mental, and outer growth of the baby flourish clearly while learning through positive and natural activities. Parents need to stay focused and concerned according to the age level and keep practicing healthy and learning activities to make their child intelligent and quick-witted with a bright future.
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