Does not feel, Little has turned 1 year old. There are many things that change, both from height, types of food that can be eaten, to start learning to walk.
As a parent, of course you always pay attention to the child's development. If you are wondering what is ideal in the development of a 1-year-old child, let's read on the article.
What are the development of a 1-year-old child?
At the age of 1 year, ideally, your child already weighs three times the birth weight and has a height increase of about 22 to 28 centimeters with a brain size of about 60 percent of adults.
Children who are one year old will also sleep less often in the morning and begin to adjust their time to sleep at night. However, babies sometimes still need to take a nap.
At this age, you can slowly replace breast milk by giving cow's milk to her offspring, but you should give calf's milk with whole fat rather than low fat. This is because children need extra fat intake for the development of the body and brain.
At this age, honey, peanut butter, and eggs are some types of food that can be consumed by children. Parents need to make sure that food is not involved in the throat and can be chewed easily by Little. Here are some things that can be seen from the development of a 1-year-old child.
Step slowly
At this age, slowly, children begin to walk on their own.
Parents can improve their child's development by putting his favorite toy on the floor and let him stand and walk slowly to pick it up.
Dance
Do you often see cute little kids dancing on the internet? Your one-year-old child can do the same thing!
One-year child development is characterized by motor skills that are more developed. The child is able to follow and move his body in accordance with the rhythm of the song being listened to.
Say 10 words
Children can not only call 'papa' or 'mama', but can already try to arrange various words into one sentence!
To support the development of a one-year-old child in his language skills, you can introduce new vocabularies through story books, answer children's questions, or show interesting objects to him.
Mimic behavior
Parents need to maintain their behavior in front of the child because the development of a one-year-old child is fulfilled by paying attention and following the behavior of his father and mother. The child has begun to understand what is happening around him.
Your baby can imitate you lifting and talking on a cellphone or even offering you a bite from his plate! At this age, it's important for parents to set a good example.
Clap the hands
Fine motor development and the ability of the eyes and hands of a 1-year-old child are characterized by the ability to hold the palms together. Not only clapping, Little One can already hold the item and catch the ball.
Drink from a cup
Initially the child can only drink from a special bottle or glass but along with its development, the child can already drink from a cup or glass usually which indicates the ability of the child's mouth muscles and coordination that is increasingly honed.
Take off your own clothes
When a child is one year old, he will start wanting to try to accomplish his own task without help. One small task he can do is open his own shirt.
Laugh at funny things
Little has been able to respond to various things around him, including funny things that make him laugh! Parents can play with children to show a variety of positive emotions that can practice the child's response.
Be aware of the response given by parents
The development of a 1-year-old child is also shown by his sensitivity in responding to things around him. Little can already understand how his parents feel and respond to it.
For example, children will feel happy and appreciated when parents praise their children after finishing their food.
Complete a small goal
Similar to undressing, children can already try to accomplish a small task or goal. Little has been able to determine their desires and find ways to solve them.
Notes
The development of a 1-year-old child is a period of full exploration for the Little One and parents. Parents need to support the child's growth and development by communicating and playing with their children, and setting a good example for them.
