1. Definition of infancy
In medicine, infancy refers to the period from birth to one year old. This stage is one of the most vulnerable and important times in human life.
2. Physical development in infancy
1. Rapid growth in body weight and length
In the first year after birth, the baby\’s body weight will more than triple and his length will increase by about 50%.
2. Brain development
During infancy, connections between neurons in the brain continue to increase, allowing babies to learn and adapt to their environment.
3. Development of sensory organs
Within a few months after birth, your baby\’s vision, hearing, taste and touch will all improve significantly.
3. The impact of feeding methods on infant development
1. Breastfeeding is good for intellectual development
Research shows that breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies, which can improve the baby\’s intelligence.
2. Artificial feeding may lead to premature weaning
Because artificial formula does not regulate appetite and digestion like breast milk, your baby may be weaned prematurely.
4. Behavioral development in infancy
1. Development of social behavior
In infancy, babies begin to learn to interact with others and gradually learn to express their emotions and needs.
2. Improvement of athletic ability
Within a few months after birth, babies begin to learn basic motor skills such as rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and standing.
5. Health problems in infancy
1. Death from suffocation and suffocation
Because the baby\’s respiratory tract is relatively narrow, it is easy to be blocked by foreign objects, leading to suffocation or death by suffocation.
2. Infectious diseases
Since the immunity is not fully developed, babies are susceptible to various diseases, such as pneumonia, diarrhea, etc.
6. How to promote infant development
1. Provide a safe and stable environment
Establishing a safe and stable environment can help babies better adapt to the external environment and promote physical and intellectual development.
2. Interact with children
Interacting with children can help them learn language and social skills, while also strengthening the parent-child relationship.
Infancy is one of the most vulnerable and important periods of human life. At this stage, the baby\’s physical and mental development is rapid, but there are also many health problems. In order to promote the development of babies, we should provide them with a safe and stable environment and actively interact with them. At the same time, breastfeeding is also one of the important factors in promoting the baby\’s intellectual development.
