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Published on October 25, 2023
Embarking on the beautiful yet challenging journey of parenthood leaves many new parents questioning: What actions are key to ensuring my infant's health and development? In a world filled with conflicting advice, deciphering what defines genuine and healthy development for your little one can be daunting. Our m is to bring clarity and unwavering confidence to you.
In this blog post, we will delve into the four fundamental developmental tasks that infants aged 4 months and under must master. These tasks serve as the cornerstone of infant health, growth, and development, with every smile, milestone achieved, and even occasional struggle being traceable back to these pivotal elements of development. Should your baby be battling with colic, constipation, reflux, sleep issues or developmental delays? Read on for knowledge that will equip you to support your child's wellbeing.
The Scientific Foundation of Infant Development
In those first few months of life, infants undergo remarkable transformations. Yet encountering issues such as colic, constipation or reflux can lead to countless sleepless nights and make one wonder if these struggles are normal compared to others' experiences. While each infant develops at their own pace with unique highs and lows in behavior and milestones, understanding typical small behaviors and developmental norms provides parents with confidence whether they're seeking help for their baby's issues or simply staying the course.
The four cornerstones of infant development that form this foundation are: Eat, Sleep, Poop, and Motor Function. These elements rest as the bedrock upon which your child's health is built, and mastering them can make a significant difference.
Eat Breastfeeding or Bottle Feeding
A comfortable latch during feeding
A strong sucking motion without biting or excessive r intake
Controlled swallowing that adjusts speed as needed
Minimal spitting up after feeding
Sleep
The ability to self-soothe and sleep soundly
Comfort in sleeping in various positions
Development of a sleep-wake cycle after several weeks
Ability to sleep for longer stretches, typically 2-3 hours at a time
Poop
Efficient digestion of food
Minimal gas or grunting during sleep
Regular bowel movements multiple times dly in the first few months
Minimal strn or discomfort during bathroom visits
MotorFoundation Movements
Steady control over head and neck without external support
Tracking objects with visual attention
Responding to your voice with smiles
Engaging hands, including opening and closing them
Bringing hands to the mouth
Willingness and comfort in tummy time and interaction with toys and people around 3-4 months
If you encounter challenges in any of these areas, your baby might be showing signs such as:
Stiffening, arching, head discomfort and excessive crying
Difficulty mntning head elevation during tummy time
Premature attempts to stand with a stiff posture
Persistent issues related to sleep, digestion constipation being common, and immune function
Excessive crying, distress, reduced eye contact, diminished smiles, interaction and babbling
Birth Trauma and Its Impact
When we delve into the underlying cause behind these difficulties in eating, sleeping, pooping or moving comfortably for your infant, a recurring factor is non-optimal birth outcomes. This trauma can affect brnstem and cerebellum regions that play pivotal roles in facilitating these fundamental tasks.
Factors such as baby's position during childbirth, type of delivery natural vs caesarian, position during labor, or birth weight may impact the nervous system leading to issues like colic, reflux, constipation or difficulty sleepingeating.
Don't settle for the idea that they will grow out of it. At RHC, our team is here to support your baby now! We believe in fostering a healthy foundation with resilient and thriving children.
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