Babies 7 months generally have started trying to crawl by trying to balance his hands and knees. This activity is also a preparation so that the muscles of the body can be stronger for walking later.
The normal weight of a 7-month-old baby boy is 6.7–10 kg, with a length of about 65–73 cm. Meanwhile, 7-month-old female babies weigh an average of 6–9.5 kg, with a length of about 63–71.5 cm. At this age, babies are usually active and enjoy exploring the world around them.
7 Months Baby's Motor Ability
Most 7-month babies will start learning to crawl, but some will immediately learn to walk without going through the crawling phase. Among babies who learn to crawl, there are also those who do not crawl forward, but backward. This is normal for babies.
A 7-month-old baby can also turn around and straighten his back to be able to sit longer. Babies also begin to be able to organize and group toys into small or large size categories.
Before the baby starts crawling actively, make sure the floor is always clean and pay attention to where the furniture in the house is in a safe position. In babies who are starting to learn to walk, you should avoid using it baby walker, because this tool actually has the risk of causing accidents to the baby.
To train the motor skills of your little one who is 7 months old, you can invite him to play. Place one of the toys on the floor, covering it with a cloth. Open the cloth while saying with a happy expression, "Here he is!", then close again and repeat. He would love to notice things that were lost and reappeared, time and time again.
At this age, Mothers have also begun to be able to reduce the use of baby bottles and begin to introduce baby drinking cups (sippy cup) with 2 handles on the side and a muzzle or conical part that makes it easy for your little one to drink. The earlier he is introduced to drinking cups, the easier it will be for him to stop using a bottle.
7 Months Baby Communicating Ability
The memory of the 7 month old baby is functioning well and the baby can remember familiar sounds. He can also say simple vocabulary, such as 'ma-ma' or 'pa-pa’.
In addition to starting to chatter, a 7-month-old baby can also understand the prohibition to do something when his parents say 'no'.
At this age too, your little one can read your mother's expressions, voice intonation, and body movements when communicating with her. He will also be more expressive and begin to imitate the expressions of others.
For example, he may follow along when people around him applaud, or he may cry when Mother speaks loudly to him. So, take this opportunity to instill the value of kindness, because your little one will observe and imitate how you behave to others.
7 Months Baby's Social Ability
A 7-month-old baby has begun to refuse to follow directions. If so, tell your little one what is good and what not to do. For example, he should not throw toys, tear books, or put dirty objects in his mouth.
However, remember that he doesn't fully understand or remember everything you said. So, just say “Do not”, if your little one does something inappropriate, then distract him.
In interpersonal relationships, a 7-month-old baby can already feel anxious, especially if a stranger approaches him. A 7-month-old baby can also cry when his mother is not nearby or out of sight. This shows that he is starting to understand the environment around him.
Other Things to Pay Attention to
Teething in infants generally begins to occur at the age of 4-7 months. These teethings can make a baby's gums itch, so he's constantly putting his hand or an object he's holding in his mouth and biting. At this time he will salivate more.
To relieve the itching that your little one feels, there are types of toys teether, which does work for biting. Make sure teetheralways be in a clean condition before use. Apart from giving teetherMothers can give cold fruits that have been mashed to help reduce itching in their teeth.
In daily activities, a 7-month-old baby will like a consistent routine, such as the routine of being read a fairy tale or singing a song every night before going to bed. This helps him to relax and fall asleep quickly.
If the ability of the 7 month baby mentioned above has not been experienced by the Little One, Mother does not need to worry too much. This is because the development of each child is different and unique. However, if you are worried or want to make sure your little one's growth and development runs smoothly, don't hesitate to consult a doctor.
Read the next age development cycle in 8 Month Babies: Active Crawling.