YOUR BABY MAY BE EXPERIENCING A GROWTH ATTACK

YOUR BABY MAY BE EXPERIENCING A GROWTH ATTACK

From time to time, you may see different behaviors in your baby than what you see every day. He resists not sleeping during the hours he sleeps every day, does not want to get off your lap, and never restrains himself in grumbling and irritability. You may be worried about what is happening to your baby who has a crying attack for no reason. Did it occur to you that he might be having a growth spurt?

Babies who have a growth spurt may want to stay at the breast all the time during these periods. Therefore, don't be in a panic and think "Is my milk low?"

Significant developmental changes occur in your baby after the growth spurt, which is one of the underlying causes of sudden mood changes. In this context, you should patiently respond to your baby's needs, listen and take a calm approach towards him.

Experts, who state that sudden changes in your baby's temperament should be considered as a part of a growth spurt, state that the baby is in a growth spurt both physically and mentally.

According to experts, who state that they become aware of their environment during the growth spurt, your baby suddenly begins to experience a change when he is in the normal development process, and this affects his entire routine. Your baby, who starts to think that there are some changes in his environment, is quite excited and surprised by this situation. Your baby, who is starting to gain new awareness, tries to understand what is happening, and now he becomes aware of things that he did not notice before.

At what times does a growth spurt occur? It is not easy to communicate with your baby, who has acquired new habits such as changes in sleep patterns and apathy during the growth spurt. Since the development of each baby is different, the period of growth spurts may vary, but generally, at the 5th, 8th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 27th weeks, he experiences 10 growth spurts until about 2 years old. Although these attacks are seen intensely for 2-3 days, it is natural for them to last for a few weeks.

What to do?

 

You can apply a warm bath and then a massage when your baby, who has a growth spurt, is restless and resists sleep. This will help him relax and calm down. By allowing this when she wants to stay at the breast, you will meet her emotional needs.

Labels: Growth spurt in babies, Baby temperament changes
May 05, 2025
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