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The Risk Factors in Infant Stimulation and Development
Infants thrive on and need stimulation to ensure proper development. By stimulating your infant’s senses, you’re encouraging communication, interaction and learning. You’re also giving him a sense of importance. However, there can be too much of a good thing—an excess of new sights and sounds can overstimulate a baby. Also, not all methods of infant stimulation are beneficial. Walk through any major baby department and you’ll see numerous gadgets and videos claiming to make your baby smart. Are these really necessary?
Fetal Development 25th Week of Pregnancy
The 25th week of pregnancy is considered the sixth month and is part of the second trimester. By this week of pregnancy, the mother is well-adjusted to her new body and the baby continues to grow rapidly as it matures for delivery. If the baby was delivered this week, it would have a chance at survival; therefore, the 25th week is known as the viable week of life.
Toddler Emotional Development
Toddlers have been described as “long on will and short on skill.” This is a time of major transitions and growing pains. Toddlers are transitioning from fully dependent babies into children with separate identities. Toddlers like to explore as long as their parents are within reach. Many toddlers trot off from mom or dad and then “touch base” with their parents, a symbol of their budding independence.
Pregnancy Development Second Trimester
The second trimester of pregnancy begins in the thirteenth week of pregnancy and ends at the beginning of week 28. This is often a woman’s favorite trimester of her pregnancy as the morning sickness often subsides, the belly begins to swell and a new rush of energy is experienced. Pregnancy development in the second trimester is a big time for both mother and baby.
Month-by-Month Infant Development
Throughout the first year of your baby’s life, she will undergo so many tremendous changes it will make you wonder what you accomplished in the last 365 days. It’s important to be aware of the month-by-month developmental milestones so you can both encourage your child and be aware if there is a problem. But remember, each child progresses at his own pace. So don’t be too concerned if your baby does not smile, roll over or walk at exactly the right time. If your child is several months behind on a particular milestone, mention it to your pediatrician.