Ninth Month Of Baby’s Life
The ninth month of the baby’s life is full of expressions of affection. At this stage, there will be plenty of pampering, caresses, kisses, hugs and tender gestures. This is an immense satisfaction for every mother and even a treat. And it is that the samples of love fill any parent.
During the ninth month of the baby’s life there may be some subtle changes that will define the baby’s life rhythm and behavior. We will tell you more about them below.
Changes during the baby’s ninth month of life
Assimilate their routines
If you have been firm in following your baby’s routines, you will notice that he already has an almost complete notion of what they mean. They are sure to startle when you tell them “it’s time to eat” or “it’s time for the bath.” Keep it up, routines greatly benefit our children, as it gives them a sense of order and security.
He’s a talker of consonants
It’s exciting and fun to hear your little one try to mimic conversation by making nonsensical consonant sounds. To stimulate language. try to read to him regularly, tell him a short story in a clear voice so he can memorize. Perhaps, soon he will surprise you with his first words.
Weight and size
In the first 2 trimesters the baby we notice that it grows quickly. However, particularly as of this month, its growth and volume remains a little slower. A normal weight at 9 months is around 9 kg. and the stature in approximately 72, 39 centimeters.
Teething again
We have already gone through this process and we know the alterations that embrace the appearance of milk teeth. This time, the upper central incisors will come out and the rest of the teeth will progressively appear. So if you notice it, you can soothe his gums by using cold fruits or vegetables from the fridge.
What should a baby eat in its ninth month?
During the ninth month of the baby’s life it is time to give way to some raw foods such as: tomatoes, grapes or mandarins without seeds or pieces of milk, melon, kiwi, pineapple, fennel, among others. Also, they begin to experiment with other types of meat such as: lamb, rabbit or the same chicken or beef, with a little more seasoning than in previous months, without overdoing it too much.
Pastinas are a good idea in soups and alone, rice with legumes or preparing many of the foods that we have already given, but this time innovating a little in the presentation.
Recommendations for the ninth month of baby’s life
As the baby grows it requires more physical effort, but it also needs the energy and good health of its parents. So you need to learn to rest and delegate from time to time. Already at this age the baby can be in the care of another adult who is willing to collaborate and can do the “relay” for a while.
Go out for a few hours, take a nice relaxing bath, meet your friends for coffee, or even go get a massage. They are activities that do not require many hours and your strength will benefit your baby.
Aspects to consider:
- As your baby is already recognized as an individual, take the opportunity to reinforce his self-knowledge. Show him how his body is made. It can be talking to him during the bath: “Let’s wash the tummy”, “let’s wash the face”, and so on.
- Include some toys in the bathtub, the bath can also become something fun.
- If you notice any sleep problems, between the seventh and the tenth month it is normal. It may be the separation syndrome.
- It is time to learn to share. Mostly we think it is too small for these practices. But try now and you will see the fabulous results in the future. Ask him for some food or a toy and praise him when he gives it to you.
- In this month, you will also notice that your baby responds easily to simple commands such as “come”, “that is not touched”, “kiss daddy”, and so on.
- Go for a walk together. The fact of going out for a while to a park or the market and even a shopping center will help you in your social development.
The ninth month of the baby’s life is an experience that we must know how to take advantage of. While it is true that every stage is precious and memorable, the first months of a baby’s life are golden. It is convenient to keep a photographic record to immortalize it and to be able to relive the moments whenever we want it in the future.
