With the advent of the baby in the family, time for parents flies very quickly. It would seem that most recently the baby was small and defenseless, he spent most of his time in a dream. And now he is one year old. He already understands a lot, tries to walk, pronounce elementary words. What should children be able to do in 1 year? We will talk about this in the article.
One year old baby. His physical form
In parks and on playgrounds, mothers often discuss the topic of what children should be able to do at 1 year old. Each of them is trying to identify any deviations from the norm in their child. This is not worth doing. It is enough to contact the local pediatrician and undergo the necessary consultation.
When the baby turns 1 year old, he should be able to perform the following physical activities and exercises:
Confidently stand without the support of parents and foreign objects.
Trying to walk. Perhaps he does this with his mother’s support. Do not rush the crumbs, he will certainly go himself, as soon as the time comes. Screaming, scaring a child, specifically letting go of your hand is not worth it, thereby you only aggravate the situation.
Crawl actively to toys or other items that interest him.
Squat and straighten.
Climb on chairs, sofa, bed. And also carefully descend.
If any of the above items is given to your child hard, do not worry, everything comes with age. Perhaps he needs a little more time than other kids.
Doctors recommend taking a test.
Pediatricians offer to conduct a test with the child, using it to find out what children should be able to do in 1 year. To do this, they suggest performing the following steps:
Assemble or disassemble a pyramid of 5 large parts.
Put a few dice on top of each other.
Put toys of different sizes in a jar or box.
For a girl: comb, put on a doll, put to bed. For boys: open the door of the car, put it in the garage.
Pour sand or grains (semolina) from one dish to another.
Collect a large mosaic.
Draw a circle with a pencil.
If the child has completed all the actions, it means that he develops according to the norms. If something happened with difficulty, it is worth paying attention to the development of fine motor skills.
Emotional development is important
In addition to physical development, parents need to pay special attention to the emotional state of the baby. After all, the onset of a disease such as autism can be noticed only based on the psychological characteristics of the crumbs. Emotional norm of a child at 1 year:
The kid should be able to show their feelings.
Get to know relatives and friends.
Mimically express joy, delight, resentment, surprise.
It is easy to make contact with your peers.
Respond to music (dance, squat, sing along in your own language).
Look in the mirror, respond to your image.
Imitate, copy the behavior of an adult.
Remember: at this time, the child absorbs information like a sponge. It is very important to correctly teach the baby to express their feelings and emotions. Become an example for him to which he will imitate.
Exploring the world in a playful way
Lessons with a child of 1 year should take place only in a playful way. So, the baby will be able to catch and remember the necessary information. At this age, the child may be interested in puppetry. Get toys that are worn on the arm. Let the baby examine them, and then clearly and loudly name the parts of the body (nose, eyes, ears, mouth), if these are animals, utter the appropriate sounds, ask the baby to repeat after you.
If the child has a favorite doll, start playing role-playing games. Comb, dress, bathe, put to sleep a toy. Thus, you will not only develop the child, but also accustom him to the regime of the day.
Be sure to purchase cards with vivid images of familiar objects, fruits, vegetables, animals. Allocate 10-15 minutes each day to view cards.
Start reading books. At this age, light quatrains are suitable, they are well perceived by children. Nursery rhymes, riddles, jokes really like kids.
Play finger games: “Magpie-crow”, “Bunny gray” and others. Do not forget to focus on gymnastics. Small physical workouts will not hurt.
Pot: friend or foe
Many parents ask pediatricians: “What should children be able to do in 1 year? Can they go potty on their own? ” Doctors say that this is the best time to wean the baby from diapers. At this age, children already know how to control urination. Now it's up to the parents. They are required to correctly and easily explain to the child what is required of him.
The main rule is not to make a game out of this process. Do not let the baby sit on the pot for a long time and indulge. He must understand that this is not a toy.
Parents need to make a "toilet schedule" - the time when the child asks for a potty. As a rule, this happens immediately after sleep. At this time, the baby should be without a diaper, thereby feeling lightness and freedom.
If you missed the moment, and the baby wrote in panties, do not immediately take them off. Wait a couple of minutes, let the little one understand that he is uncomfortable in wet clothes. In no case should the baby be scolded and beaten. Otherwise, the process of accustoming to the pot will drag on for a long time.
After a successful visit to the toilet, praise the baby, encourage, tell him how old he is.
Baby mode. How many times to put the baby to sleep
The regimen of a child of 1 year should be well and carefully planned. His health and the state of the nervous system depend on this.
The morning should begin with a charge, water procedures. Breakfast is required. After that, there is time for games, reading books. If the weather is favorable, a walk in the fresh air is a must. Daytime sleep should take about 4 hours and take place in 2 stages.
Remember: it is impossible to abruptly change or violate the regimen of a child at 1 year old, otherwise it will end with crying and a bad mood of the baby. Even if the sleep schedule needs to be shifted for any reason, this must be done carefully and gradually. Do not experiment with your child; better adjust the time of activities.
Baby food at 1 year: menu and feeding features
The food theme for parents of young children is very important. It is not so easy to feed your baby with useful products, without sweets, chips, chocolate. The height and weight of the child at 1 year old should be in accordance with the standards that were derived by WHO. Therefore, if, upon arrival, grandparents claim that the baby is thin, skinny, do not be too lazy to consult a doctor before increasing servings of food. After all, extra calories are not needed for children. The average height and weight of a child at 1 year should be:
For a girl - body weight from 10 to 11 kg. Height - 75-77 cm.
For the boy, the optimal weight is from 10.5 to 11.5 kg. Growth - 75.5–78.5 cm.
Thinking through the nutrition of a child in 1 year, the menu should be drawn up in advance. It must be balanced and diverse. Mandatory presence: dairy products, cereals, meat, vegetables, fruits, bread. Pay attention to fish dishes and cottage cheese. Calcium, which is in these products, is especially necessary for a child at this age.
By this time, children already have 8-10 teeth. Therefore, the consistency of the proposed dishes can be varied, starting with mashed potatoes and ending with cutting into small cubes.
Children need to be placed in a special feeding table. Offer a spoon, a fork (with blunt ends), a cup. The baby must get used to cutlery. Do not forget about the bib, otherwise you will be guaranteed a daily wash.
Choose toys
Toys are an element of development for children. You need to choose them wisely, based on knowledge of the necessary norms for the development of babies. At the age of one year, crumbs should have the following mandatory: pyramids, cubes, development posters, a bucket, a scoop, a large mosaic, a designer, a doll, a typewriter. For creativity, you can buy finger paints, modeling dough, felt-tip pens.
Pay attention to the quality of the toys. There should be no small parts that the baby could put in his mouth.
Do you need a developing school
Classes with a child of 1 year should be unobtrusive, so that he liked and was interested. If you can’t do it yourself, trust the professionals and take the baby to a developmental school. Groups in such institutions are not more than 5 people. All children are of the same age category. Experienced educators will find an approach to the child, using and applying several techniques.
Group classes have a positive effect on the kids. Children try to perform better than others, showing their leadership.
Having carefully studied the article, look at what the child is 1 year old. Can he do everything? Did you see any slight deviations? Do not worry. But if the baby does not perform even half of the above actions and norms, you need to consult a doctor for advice.