First year - one down many more to come!

The first year of the baby brings a lot of joy! You feel overwhelmed. But joy comes with equal responsibilities and difficulties. That’s why the first year is also known as the hardest year with your baby. You experience a baby’s growth and development day by day, month after month. If you are a new mom or are expecting and want to know the development stages of the baby during the first year of your newborn. 

In the following post, you will learn what you should expect during the first year of your newborn. You will observe various changes in your body as well as in the baby’s body. 

First six months

During the first month after delivery. It’s hard to manage baby along with your health. Your baby is changing physically. He sleeps a lot. Need diapers and clothes changed every hour. The primary thing to focus on is milk feeding. So, you should be ready to feed irregularly your baby during the first month of your postpartum.

During this first month, you would need to take care of yourself as well. After all, 11 more months will be coming to make you tired and exhausted.

In the next month, you would need to take care of your baby’s sleep. He will involve with you So you would need to take some time out to play with your baby. You should not stop feeding breastmilk, because your baby needs it the most. Additionally, breastmilk plays a great part in the growth and healthy development of your baby. Following the third, fourth, and fifth months, you will notice the change in your baby’s stools. And he will start sleeping at night as well.

This is the time when you can make your baby indulge in playing with toys.

Last six months

Now, is the time whether you can make your baby watch a TV/tablet screen or play with toys. If you are someone that uses a lot of mobile phones. Your baby will likely develop the habit of the screen as well. But according to research, children should not be exposed to screens unless they reach the age of 2. 

This is the time when you would need to take care of your mental health as well. So, you will face a lot of challenges while managing everything sides by side.

After six months, babies start teething. So, you will need to keep a check on the baby’s dental care. Between 6 to 8 months, you can also discuss your baby’s food with your doctor. You can start feeding solids because your baby can digest them now. 

During all, you may suffer from depression or anxiety. But you will prioritize your baby because you will experience allergies and infections during these months. 

That’s why the first year is the hardest year for you and your baby. It is recommended to seek help from your doctor when needed. And do not ignore your health during all this!