3 weeks baby: development. How much should I eat, what does a baby look like at 3 weeks?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

With the advent of a child in the family, the life of parents changes dramatically. I want to do everything right, because the little peanut is trying so hard to quickly get used to the world around him. Many say: “3 weeks old baby, what can he do, because he is still quite a baby?”. Pediatricians assure that this period is quite responsible and, perhaps, the most difficult for children. Every touch, movement, new sound, smell - all this is new to them. Therefore, it is so important to give the baby love, affection, support. This will help the child understand that he is not alone in this vast world.

What the baby looks like

Those parents in whose family the firstborn was born often ask the question: "What does a baby look like at 3 weeks?". By this time, the baby's skin acquires its normal shade, dryness, natural jaundice disappears.

As a rule, milia, which are of natural origin, come off the baby's face. The umbilical wound should already be completely healed and not disturbparents. If this does not happen, you should seek advice from a doctor or visiting nurse. Perhaps they will prescribe medicines that will contribute to its speedy healing.

The baby is gaining well not only in weight, but also in height. Noticeable wrinkles appear on the arms and legs, the cheeks are rounded. In general, when a baby turns 3 weeks old, he looks like a full-fledged rosy-cheeked toddler, which is depicted in all medical textbooks and magazines.

Pay attention to the child's nails, it may be time to cut them. Since the growth of hair and nails during this period is very intense.

Newborn (3 weeks old): development of thinking and general skills

It is worth noting that at this time the child spends less time sleeping. Now he is interested in the objects that surround him, the sounds and smells that reach him. Muscle hypertonicity gradually disappears, movements become smoother and not so chaotic. If this does not happen, you should contact a neurologist. The doctor will prescribe a firming massage, which is good for any baby.

When the baby is 3 weeks old, you can try to spread it on the stomach. At the same time, he will try to keep his head, but, since the muscles and spine have not yet grown stronger, it is very difficult to do this. Do not rush and immediately demand results. This exercise is mainly aimed at the digestive system, such a kind of tummy massage helps to cope with colic that torment children during this period.

The grasping reflex, why is it so important. Scientists' opinion

Many people ask: "A child is 3 weeks old, can he really distinguish objects tactilely?". This is a confirmed fact. During this period, it is very important for the baby to feel and try to recognize objects. They didn’t notice that if at this age you put your finger in a child’s palm, he will instantly clench it into a fist. All this happens for the reason that children are still nearsighted, and it is difficult for them to keep an object in their field of vision for more than 1-2 seconds. Therefore, they can recognize their mother either by voice or by touch.

This is a scientifically proven fact. The scientists set up an experiment. A kid at this age was put a prism in his hand, after a certain time he threw it, this was repeated several dozen times. Moreover, with each time the time of holding the prism in the hand was constantly reduced. Based on this, the scientists concluded that the baby subsequently immediately recognized the object and simply threw it away.

Therefore, if the baby is interested in some thing and pulls it in his hand for a long time, you should not take it away from him, thereby he gets acquainted with the objects around him.

How to deal with whims?

Many parents note that during this period, children become irritable and whiny. And this is not surprising. If earlier the baby ate and slept, and was awake for only a couple of minutes, now sleep fades into the background.

Firstly, crying baby can show that something is bothering him. The most common cause is gas and abdominal pain. You can deal with this withspecial massages, homeopathic remedies.

Secondly, the baby gets a lot of impressions during the day. Nerve fibers at this time have not yet fully matured, so crying is a manifestation of fatigue. In this case, bathing in warm water helps.

During the whims, do not leave the baby alone with himself. Take him in your arms, caress him, sing a song and talk softly. Many children immediately become silent after this. But if all else fails, you can use the help of a pacifier. The sucking reflex will help you calm down and relax.

Baby nutrition during this period

"How much should a baby eat at 3 weeks?" - a question that worries almost all parents. During the first month, the baby should gain about 600-700 grams in weight. At this time, you need to feed the crumbs often, it is better to do this on demand, and not withstand a four-hour break. There are about 10-13 feedings per day. Don't forget about nighttime breastfeeding. It is during this period that the flow of milk is maximum.

If the baby is not full on one breast, offer him another. If, on the contrary, there is a lot of milk, you can express it and freeze it. Believe me, it will come in handy if you decide to leave the baby with grandparents for a while.

To find out how much a child eats at 3 weeks in one feeding, it is enough to weigh him on a special electronic scale after he has eaten. On average, the weight should increase by 70-100 grams. If this does not happen, the process should be properly adjusted.lactation.

We observe the regime

When the baby turns 3 weeks old, you already need to think about observing the daily routine. Sleep still plays an important role. As a rule, the baby sleeps 4 times a day at this time. Night sleep should be interrupted only by feeding. There shouldn't be any games. Otherwise, the baby will confuse day with night. Thus, bringing a lot of problems to parents.

Do not forget that outdoor walks are important for a child at any time of the year. If it is very cold or raining outside, a balcony will do.

Communication with the baby also plays a huge role. Tell him little nursery rhymes, massage in a playful way, sing songs. Thus, you will show the child affection and care for him.

Advice to parents

There are general rules and guidelines that parents should heed when their babies are three weeks old.

1. Show love to your baby. During the period when the baby is crying, be sure to take him in your arms.
2. You build your daily routine correctly. An overtired child will cry, get nervous, and have a hard time falling asleep. Keep this in mind.
3. Colic is a problem that occurs in babies during this period. Perform a special massage, apply a warm diaper to the tummy. All these ways will help you deal with gas and stomach pain.
4. Pay attention to crying, thus the baby gives you a signal and a request for help.

5. Avoid bright lights and loud noises. Children are very responsiveto this.

   

The time when parents notice that their child is starting to grow up is 3 weeks. The development of an infant at this age is significantly different from the first weeks. Doctors assure that the baby can recognize the people closest to him by voice, especially his mother, distinguish objects, respond to sounds, blurryly see bright, large toys. Agree, for such a small child, this is not so little!